ATI RN Nutrition Assessment 2.0
A nurse is caring for client who reports having daily constipation. Which of the following
information should the nurse provide to the client regarding fiber intake? (Select all that
apply.)
Increasing daily fiber intake can help alleviate the issue of constipation.
Eating more whole grains can promote regular bowel movements.
A nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing digestive issues. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply).
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Reports of bloating
A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I feel like I don't have to eat a varied diet when I
take my multivitamin." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
"A multivitamin should not be used in place of a nutritious diet."
---> The nurse should tell the client that supplemental vitamins should not be used as a
substitute for a nutritious diet. The client should eat a varied, nutritious diet daily even while
taking a multivitamin.
A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I have been getting a lot of cavities lately, but I
don't know what is causing them." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
"Drinking sugary beverages can make you prone to cavities."
---> The nurse should instruct the client that consuming sugary beverages can lead to
cavities, also known as dental caries.
A nurse is reviewing a client's medical record and notes that their BMI is 25.5. How should
the nurse interpret this finding?
The client is overweight.
---> According to the Body Mass Index (BMI) chart, a client who has BMI between 25 and
29.9 is considered overweight. Therefore, the nurse should identify that a client who has a
BMI of 25.5 is in the overweight category.
A nurse is caring for client who reports having daily constipation. Which of the following
information should the nurse provide to the client regarding fiber intake? (Select all that
apply.)
Increasing daily fiber intake can help alleviate the issue of constipation.
Eating more whole grains can promote regular bowel movements.
A nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing digestive issues. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply).
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Reports of bloating
A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I feel like I don't have to eat a varied diet when I
take my multivitamin." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
"A multivitamin should not be used in place of a nutritious diet."
---> The nurse should tell the client that supplemental vitamins should not be used as a
substitute for a nutritious diet. The client should eat a varied, nutritious diet daily even while
taking a multivitamin.
A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I have been getting a lot of cavities lately, but I
don't know what is causing them." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
"Drinking sugary beverages can make you prone to cavities."
---> The nurse should instruct the client that consuming sugary beverages can lead to
cavities, also known as dental caries.
A nurse is reviewing a client's medical record and notes that their BMI is 25.5. How should
the nurse interpret this finding?
The client is overweight.
---> According to the Body Mass Index (BMI) chart, a client who has BMI between 25 and
29.9 is considered overweight. Therefore, the nurse should identify that a client who has a
BMI of 25.5 is in the overweight category.
