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    NGN ATI NUTRITION PROCTORED EXAM /ATI RN NUTRITION PROCTORED 2023 EXAM 3VERSIONS NUTRITION TEST BANK EXAM 100 QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2023 UPDATE A nurse is reinforcing diet teaching to a client who has type 2 DM. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply. A. Carbs should comprise 55% of daily caloric intake B. Use hydrogenated oils for cooking C. Table sugar may be added to cereals D. Drink an alcoholic beverage w/meals E. Protein foods can be substituted for carb foods A nurse is reviewing dietary guidelines to include in the plan of care for a client who has type 2 DM. Which of the following guidelines should the nurse include? Select all that apply. A. Weight management B. Lipid profile C. Cultural needs D. Sleep patterns E. Personal preferences A nurse is teaching a client measures for healthy bones. Which of the following statements by the client requires additional teaching? A. "I will eat foods high in calcium." B. "I will increase my fluid intake." C. "I should participate in weight bearing exercises." D. "I should get my vitamin D from the sunlight."

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    NGN ATI NUTRITION PROCTORED EXAM /ATI RN NUTRITION PROCTORED 2023 EXAM 3VERSIONS A nurse is discussing essential nutrients for normal functioning of the nervous system. Which of the following should be included in the teaching? Select all that apply. A. Calcium B. Thiamin C. Vitamin B6 D. Sodium E. Phosphorus A nurse is conducting a nutritional class to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following should be included in the teaching? A. Limit saturated fat to 10% of total caloric intake. B. Good bowel function requires 35 g/day of fiber for women. C. Limit cholesterol consumption to 400 mg/day D. Normal functioning cardiac systems depends on B-complex vitamins A school nurse is teaching a group of students how to read food labels. Which of the following should be included in the teaching? Select all that apply. A. Total carbohydrates B. Total fat C. Calories D. Magnesium E. Dietary fiber A nurse is teaching a client who has cancer about appropriate food choices. The nurse determines that the client understands the information when she chooses which of the following snacks? Select all that apply. A. Peanut butter sandwich on whole wheat bread w/2% milk B. Popcorn w/soda

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    NGN ATI NUTRITION PROCTORED EXAM /ATI RN NUTRITION PROCTORED 2023 EXAM 3VERSIONS C. Yogurt topped w/granola & a banana D. Meat lasagna w/buttered garlic bread E. Plain baked potato Which of the following food choices is appropriate for a pt. with GERD? Select all that apply. A. Baked salmon B. Skim milk C. Orange juice D. Decaffeinated tea E. Eggs and salsa For which disease/condition would the nurse teach the client about a gluten-free diet? A. A 54 year old man with pancreatitis. B. A 32 year old woman with celiac disease. C. A 22 year old man with diverticulitis. D. A 76 year old woman with breast cancer. A nurse is providing instructions to a client who has a new diagnosis of celiac disease. Which of the following food choices by the client indicates a need for further teaching? A. Potatoes B. Graham crackers C. Wild rice D. Canned pears A nurse is providing instructions to a client who reports constipation & has a prescription for a high-fiber, low-fat diet. Which of the following food choices by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?

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    NGN ATI NUTRITION PROCTORED EXAM /ATI RN NUTRITION PROCTORED 2023 EXAM 3VERSIONS A. Peanut butter B. Peeled apples C. Hardboiled egg D. Brown rice A nurse is caring for a client post appy. The nurse verifies the postop prescription, which reads "discontinue NPO status; advance diet as tolerated." Which of the following are appropriate for the nurse to offer the client? Select all that apply. A. Applesauce B. Chicken broth C. Sherbet D. Wheat toast E. Cranberry juice A nurse is caring for a client who is on a full liquid diet due to dysphagia. Which of the following nursing actions is the highest priority? A. Add thickener to liquids. B. Educate the client about acceptable liquids. C. Perform a calorie count of consumed liquids. D. Offer high-protein liquid supplements.

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    NGN ATI NUTRITION PROCTORED EXAM /ATI RN NUTRITION PROCTORED 2023 EXAM 3VERSIONS A nurse is performing dietary needs assessments for a group of clients. A blenderized liquid diet is appropriate for which of the following clients? Select all that apply. A. A client who has a wired jaw due to an MVA B. A client who is 24 hr postop following temporomandibular joint repair C. A client who has difficulty chewing due to a traumatic brain injury D. A client who has hypercholesterolemia due to CAD E. A client who is scheduled for a colonoscopy the next morning A nurse is assessing a client who is postop following a colon resection. Which of the following findings indicates that the client is ready to transition from NPO to oral intake? A. Client report of hunger B. Urinary output exceeding 30 mL/hr C. Decrease in incisional pain D. Passage of flatus A nurse is assisting a client who has a prescription for a mechanical soft diet w/food selections. Which of the following are appropriate selections by the client? Select all that apply. A. Dried prunes B. Ground turkey C. Mashed carrots D. Fresh strawberries E. Cottage cheese A nurse is teaching a client who is undergoing cancer treatment about interventions to manage stomatitis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. "I will try chewing larger pieces of food."

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    NGN ATI NUTRITION PROCTORED EXAM /ATI RN NUTRITION PROCTORED 2023 EXAM 3VERSIONS B. "I will avoid toasting my bread." C. "I will consume more food in the morning." D. "I will add more citrus foods to my diet.” Which of the following food choices by a client undergoing chemotherapy with presence of stomatitis indicates a need for further teaching? A. Small pieces of bananas B. Cut up fresh orange & pineapple slices C. Yogurt with granola D. Meat lasagna A nurse is caring for a client who has hypoglycemia. Which of the following is an appropriate action by the nurse? A. Offer crackers & cheese B. Encourage sucking on 8 hard candies C. Provide 8 oz of regular soda D. Give juice w/table sugar Which of the following are appropriate dietary choices for a client with cholecystitis? Select all thatapply. A. Baked lightly-seasoned tilapia B. Buttered steamed broccoli C. Skim or 1% low fat milk D. Whole wheat toast E. Pasta with cream sauce and onions A nurse is planning care for an older adult client who is receiving treatment for malnutrition. The client is scheduled for discharge to his home where he lives alone. Which of the following actions are appropriate

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    NGN ATI NUTRITION PROCTORED EXAM /ATI RN NUTRITION PROCTORED 2023 EXAM 3VERSIONS to include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply.) A. Consult social services to arrange home meal delivery B. Encourage the client to purchase nonperishable boxed meals C. Advise the client to purchase frozen fruits/veggies D. Recommend drinking a supplement between meals E. Educate the client on how to read nutrition labels A nurse is providing follow-up dietary teaching for a client who recently was prescribed phenelzine (Nardil). When reviewing the client's dietary log, which of the following foods requires a need for further teaching? A. Cottage cheese B. Banana bread C. Apple pie D. Grilled steak A nurse is preparing to administer intermittent enteral feeding to a client who has neuromuscular disorder. Which of the following are appropriate nursing interventions? Select all that apply. A. Fill the feeding bag w/24 hr worth of formula B. Discard irrigation equipment after 24 hr C. Leave unused portions of formula at the bedside D. Label the unused portion of the formula E. Replace administration tubing & feeding bag every 48 hr A nurse is teaching a client who has pre-stage chronic kidney disease about dietary management. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the instructions? A. Restrict protein intake

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    NGN ATI NUTRITION PROCTORED EXAM /ATI RN NUTRITION PROCTORED 2023 EXAM 3VERSIONS B. Maintain a high-phosphorus diet C. Increase intake of foods high in potassium D. Limit dairy products to 1 cup per day A nurse is assessing a client who has hypoglycemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. Fruity breath odor B. Diaphoresis C. Vomiting D. Polyuria A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving TPN. The current bag of TPN is empty & a new bag is not available on the unit. Which of the following solutions should the nurse infuse until a new bag of TPN is available? A. Dextrose in 10% water B. 0.45% sodium chloride C. Dextrose 5% in LR D. 0.9% sodium chloride A nurse is teaching about nutritional requirements for a client who is starting a vegetarian diet. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Consume high-fat cheese to replace meats when on a vegetarian diet B. A vegetarian diet is high in vitamin B12 C. Fewer calories are required when on a vegetarian diet D. Include 2 servings per day of nuts when on a vegetarian diet

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    NGN ATI NUTRITION PROCTORED EXAM /ATI RN NUTRITION PROCTORED 2023 EXAM 3VERSIONS A nurse is providing teaching about lowering solid fat intake to an adolescent who is overweight. Which

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    NGN ATI NUTRITION PROCTORED EXAM /ATI RN NUTRITION PROCTORED 2023 EXAM 3VERSIONS of the following instructions should the nurse include? A. "Limit egg yolks to a total of 5 per week." B. "Restrict your daily meat intake to 5 oz." C. "Select cheeses that contain no more than 6 g of fat per serving." D. "Choose margarine that contains no more than 4 g of saturated fat per tablespoon.” A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has celiac disease. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. "I can return to my normal diet after I follow this diet for 1 month." B. "I can have tapioca pudding for dessert." C. "I will choose canned soups that don't contain meat products." D. "I will eat my sandwiches on whole wheat bread.” A nurse is performing a comprehensive nutritional assessment for a client. After reviewing the client's lab results, which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? A. WBC count of 6000/mm3 B. Sodium 139 mEq/L C. Prealbumin 8 mg/dL D. Thyroxine (t4) 9.2 mcg/dL A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has Parkinson's disease & a prescription for levodopa-carbidopa. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to consume w/the med? A. 6 oz greek yogurt

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    NGN ATI NUTRITION PROCTORED EXAM /ATI RN NUTRITION PROCTORED 2023 EXAM 3VERSIONS B. 1 oz cheddar cheese C. 6 peanut butter crackers D. 1 slice wheat toast A nurse is assessing a client's risk for pressure ulcers using the Braden scale. The client eats more than half of most meals but occasionally refuses a meal. Which of the following information should the nurse document on the nutrition category of the Braden scale? A. 1 (very poor) B. 2 (Probably Inadequate) C. 3 (Adequate) D. 4 (Excellent) A nurse is providing teaching about cancer prevention to a group of clients. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. "I will eat 5 servings of fruits & veggies each day." B. "I should limit my alcohol intake to a max of 3 drinks daily." C. "I should eat more refined wheat & oat products." D. "I will eat processed meats to achieve my required protein intake.” A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis and ascites. Which of the following dietary instructions should the nurse provide for this client? A. "Decrease your sodium intake to 1-2 grams/day" B. "Increase your daily fluid intake to 3 L/day" C. "Consume 0.5 gram per kg of protein/day" D. "Eliminate foods that contain vitamin K.”

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    NGN ATI NUTRITION PROCTORED EXAM /ATI RN NUTRITION PROCTORED 2023 EXAM 3VERSIONS A nurse is assessing a client who has type 2 DM. The nurse should recognize which of the following as a

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    NGN ATI NUTRITION PROCTORED EXAM /ATI RN NUTRITION PROCTORED 2023 EXAM 3VERSIONS manifestation of hypoglycemia? A. Confusion B. Polydipsia C. Vomiting D. Ketonuria A nurse is an ED is reviewing the lab report for an older adult client who is confused & reports nausea & abd. cramping. The nurse should suspect the client's lab results to indicate a dietary deficiency of which of the following minerals? A. Sodium B. Phosphorus C. Potassium D. Chloride A nurse is teaching about dietary intake of micronutrients to a client who has difficulty seeing at night. Which of the following micronutrients should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Vitamin A B. Calcium C. Vitamin B6 D. Phosphorus A nurse is providing nutritional teaching to the parents of a 2-year-old toddler. Which of the following snack foods should the nurse recommend? A. 1 cup fruit gel bites

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