ATI Nutrition Module Assessment Questions with complete solutions

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving tube feedings via PEG. Which of the following actions should the nurse implement in order to help prevent the client from A nurse is caring for a nondiabetic client who has a new prescription for a fasting blood glucose check. The nurse checks the client's blood glucose and it is 67 mg/dL. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next? 1. Document the client's blood glucose level. 2. Report the client's blood glucose level to the provider. 3. Provide the client with a 15-g carbohydrate snack. 4. Recheck the blood sugar in 15 min. - ANSWER-3. Provide the client with a 15-g carbohydrate snack. aspirating? 1. Keep the client's head elevated to at least 30° for a minimum of 1 hr after a feeding. 2. Verify the initial tube placement with an x-ray after the first feeding. 3. Check the client's tube feeding tolerance every 12 hr. 4. Check the pH of the gastric contents each day. - ANSWER-1. Keep the client's head elevated to at least 30° for a minimum of 1 hr after a feeding. A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed a low glycemic index diet. The client states, "I don't understand what this means." Which of the following responses should the nurse make? (Select all that apply.) 1. "The glycemic index of a food relates to its ability to increase the blood glucose level." 2. "You should eat foods such as whole grains, fruits, and vegetables." 3. "Consuming white bread will increase your blood glucose level slowly." 4. "Try to limit or avoid potatoes due to their high glycemic index." 5. "Foods with a high glycemic index will cause your blood glucose to increase rapidly." - ANSWER-1. "The glycemic index of a food relates to its ability to increase the blood glucose level."