NUTRITION ATI QUESTIONS (83)
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who adheres to Kosher dietary laws. Which of the
following food selections should the nurse recommend? - ANS-grilled salmon
a nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client with AIDS who has stomatitis of the mouth.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? - ANS-you can
suck on popsicles to numb your mouth
a nurse is caring for a client who has protein malnutrition. which of the following should the
nurse identify as a source of complete protein? - ANS-eggs
a nurse is planning care for a client who is recieving chemotherapy and has a protein deficiency.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? - ANS-mix
powdered skim milk into liquid milk, add slice of cheese to hot vegtables, mix yogurt into fresh
fruit
a nurse is caring for an older adult client who has dementia, gets up frequently to pace during
meals, and eats sparingly. which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANS-provide
finger foods for the client
a nurse is teaching about a low-colesterol diet to a client who had a myocardial infection. which
of the following meal selections by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? -
ANS-chicken breast and corn on the cob
a nurse is providing teaching about nutrients to a client. which of the following statements
should the nurse include? - ANS-protein builds and repairs body tissue
a nurse is planning care for a client who has anorexia and nausea due to cancer treatment.
which of the following interventions should the nurse include? - ANS-limit drinking liquids with
food
a nurse is caring for a client during her first prenatal visit and notes that she is lactose-intolerant.
which of the following foods should the nurse include on a list of calcium sources for this client?
- ANS-collard greens
a nurse is teaching a client with chronic kidney disease about predialysis dietary
recommendations. the nurse should recommending restricting the intaek of which of the
following nutrients? - ANS-protein
a nurse dis talking with the parent of a preschool-aged child who tells the nurse, "my child has
suddenly become disinterested in certain foods." which of the following statements should the
nurse make? - ANS-keep a diary of the foods your child eats each day.
, a provider tells a client at 12 weeks gestation who practice Hinduism that she needs more
protein in her diet and sugggests eating more meat. after the provider leaves the examination
room, the client tells the nurse that eating animal products will cause her to miscarry. Which of
the following responses should the nurse make? - ANS-"let's discuss other foods that are also
high in protein that you could substitute for meat."
a nurse is conducting dietary teaching for a client who has AIDS. which of the following
instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? - ANS-use a separate cutting board for
poultry
a nurse is teaching dietary-modification strategies to a client who has been newly diagnosed
with cirrhosis. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend? - ANS-grilled chicken
a nurse is providing teaching about food choices to a client who has diabetes mellitus. which of
the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of this teaching? - ANS-"i
should replace white bread with whole grain bread"
a nurse is planning an in-service training session about various dietary practices. which of the
following pieces of informaiton should the nurse include in the teaching? - ANS-kosher diets
have restrictions regarding how the food must be prepared.
a nurse is caring for a client who has a deficiency of vitamin D. which of the following foods
should the nurse recommend the client include in his diet? - ANS-whole milk
a nurse is planning an in-service training session about nutrition. which of the following pieces of
information should the nurse include? - ANS-protein serves as an energy source when other
sources are inadequate
a nurse is providing teaching to a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus. the client states, "i eat
pasta every day. I can't imagine giving it up." which of the following responses should the nurse
provide? - ANS-"you don't have to give up pasta; just adjust the amount you eat."
a nurse is providing teaching about calcium intake to a client who is breastfeeding. which of the
following is the recommended daily calcium intake for a client who is breastfeeding? -
ANS-1,000 mg
a nurse is assessing a client. which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an
indication of protein-calorie malnourishment? - ANS-dry, brittle hair/edema/poor wound healing
a nurse is presenting an in-service training session about nutrition. which of the following simple
sugars should the nurse identify as the carbohydrate found in milk? - ANS-lactose
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who adheres to Kosher dietary laws. Which of the
following food selections should the nurse recommend? - ANS-grilled salmon
a nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client with AIDS who has stomatitis of the mouth.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? - ANS-you can
suck on popsicles to numb your mouth
a nurse is caring for a client who has protein malnutrition. which of the following should the
nurse identify as a source of complete protein? - ANS-eggs
a nurse is planning care for a client who is recieving chemotherapy and has a protein deficiency.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? - ANS-mix
powdered skim milk into liquid milk, add slice of cheese to hot vegtables, mix yogurt into fresh
fruit
a nurse is caring for an older adult client who has dementia, gets up frequently to pace during
meals, and eats sparingly. which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANS-provide
finger foods for the client
a nurse is teaching about a low-colesterol diet to a client who had a myocardial infection. which
of the following meal selections by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? -
ANS-chicken breast and corn on the cob
a nurse is providing teaching about nutrients to a client. which of the following statements
should the nurse include? - ANS-protein builds and repairs body tissue
a nurse is planning care for a client who has anorexia and nausea due to cancer treatment.
which of the following interventions should the nurse include? - ANS-limit drinking liquids with
food
a nurse is caring for a client during her first prenatal visit and notes that she is lactose-intolerant.
which of the following foods should the nurse include on a list of calcium sources for this client?
- ANS-collard greens
a nurse is teaching a client with chronic kidney disease about predialysis dietary
recommendations. the nurse should recommending restricting the intaek of which of the
following nutrients? - ANS-protein
a nurse dis talking with the parent of a preschool-aged child who tells the nurse, "my child has
suddenly become disinterested in certain foods." which of the following statements should the
nurse make? - ANS-keep a diary of the foods your child eats each day.
, a provider tells a client at 12 weeks gestation who practice Hinduism that she needs more
protein in her diet and sugggests eating more meat. after the provider leaves the examination
room, the client tells the nurse that eating animal products will cause her to miscarry. Which of
the following responses should the nurse make? - ANS-"let's discuss other foods that are also
high in protein that you could substitute for meat."
a nurse is conducting dietary teaching for a client who has AIDS. which of the following
instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? - ANS-use a separate cutting board for
poultry
a nurse is teaching dietary-modification strategies to a client who has been newly diagnosed
with cirrhosis. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend? - ANS-grilled chicken
a nurse is providing teaching about food choices to a client who has diabetes mellitus. which of
the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of this teaching? - ANS-"i
should replace white bread with whole grain bread"
a nurse is planning an in-service training session about various dietary practices. which of the
following pieces of informaiton should the nurse include in the teaching? - ANS-kosher diets
have restrictions regarding how the food must be prepared.
a nurse is caring for a client who has a deficiency of vitamin D. which of the following foods
should the nurse recommend the client include in his diet? - ANS-whole milk
a nurse is planning an in-service training session about nutrition. which of the following pieces of
information should the nurse include? - ANS-protein serves as an energy source when other
sources are inadequate
a nurse is providing teaching to a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus. the client states, "i eat
pasta every day. I can't imagine giving it up." which of the following responses should the nurse
provide? - ANS-"you don't have to give up pasta; just adjust the amount you eat."
a nurse is providing teaching about calcium intake to a client who is breastfeeding. which of the
following is the recommended daily calcium intake for a client who is breastfeeding? -
ANS-1,000 mg
a nurse is assessing a client. which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an
indication of protein-calorie malnourishment? - ANS-dry, brittle hair/edema/poor wound healing
a nurse is presenting an in-service training session about nutrition. which of the following simple
sugars should the nurse identify as the carbohydrate found in milk? - ANS-lactose
