ATI RN Nutrition Practice B proctored 2023

ATI RN Nutrition Practice B A nurse is reviewing the laboratory date of four clients. The nurse identify that which of the following clients is experiencing fluid overload? a. a client who has an albumin level of 5.5 g/dl b. a client who has a urine specific gravity of 1.035 c. a client who has a Hct of 55% d. a client who has a sodium level of 130 mEq/L - ANSWER ~ d. a client who has a sodium level of 130 mEq/L *The nurse should identify that this client's sodium level is lower than the expected reference range of 136 to 145 mEq/L and indicates hyponatremia. Hyponatremia, often called water deficit, is a decrease of sodium concentration in the blood caused by an excess of water. Manifestations of hyponatremia include confusion, headache, nausea, and fatigue. A nursing is planning discharge teaching for a client who is postoperative following a placement of a colostomy. Which of the following information should the nurse include? A. "resume a regular diet by 4 weeks after surgery" B. "Add high fiber foods to your diet" C. "increase your intake of foods containing pectin" D. "drink 4 to 6 cups of water per day" - ANSWER ~ C. "increase your intake of foods containing pectin" *the nurse should instruct the client to consume foods that thicken the consistency of feces, such as foods containing pectin. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has a pressure ulcer. Which if the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is at risk for impaired wound healing? A) Hgb 15 g/dl B) Serum Albumin 3.0 g/dl C) Prothrombin time 11.5 seconds D) WBC 6,000/mm3 - ANSWER ~ B) Serum Albumin 3.0 g/dl *The nurse should identify that this albumin level is less than the expected reference range of 3.5 to 5 g/dL. A decreased albumin level is a manifestation of malnutrition and can increase the risk for poor wound healing and infection. a nurse is providing teaching to a client who is lactating about increasing her protein intake. which of the following foods should the nurse recommend as the best source of protein? a.) legumes b.) cottage cheese c.)peanut butter d) whole grain cereal b.) cottage cheese - ANSWER ~ b.) cottage cheese