ATI RN Nutrition 2023 Proctored Exam with NGN 70 Questions and Answers-2026 Version.

ATI RN Nutrition 2023 Proctored Exam with
NGN 70 Questions and Answers-2026 Version.

Question: 1 of 80
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A nurse is teaching a client with heart failure about a low-sodium diet. Which of
the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
• "I can use canned soups as long as I add water."
• "I should avoid eating processed meats like ham and bologna."
• "I can eat frozen dinners because they are portion-controlled."
• "I should use salt substitutes freely without asking my doctor."
Correct Answer: I should avoid eating processed meats like ham and bologna.


Question: 2 of 80
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A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has celiac disease. Which of
the following foods should the nurse recommend?
• Wheat bread
• Rye crackers
• Rice cakes
• Barley soup
Correct Answer: Rice cakes

,Question: 3 of 80
Time Elapsed: 00:03:20
Pause Remaining: 07:58:55
A nurse is caring for a client with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who is on a
protein-restricted diet. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse
monitor to evaluate adherence to the diet?
• Serum potassium
• Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
• Serum calcium
• Hemoglobin A1c
Correct Answer: Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)


Question: 4 of 80
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A nurse is instructing a client who is breastfeeding about increasing milk supply.
Which of the following actions should the nurse recommend?
• Feed the infant on a strict 4-hour schedule.
• Drink at least 8-10 glasses of fluid per day.
• Limit breastfeeding sessions to 10 minutes per side.
• Supplement with formula after each feeding.
Correct Answer: Drink at least 8-10 glasses of fluid per day.


Question: 5 of 80

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A nurse is assessing a client who has been taking a thiazide diuretic. Which of the
following foods should the nurse encourage the client to eat to prevent a
potential electrolyte imbalance?
• Apples
• Bananas
• White rice
• Green beans
Correct Answer: Bananas


Question: 6 of 80
Time Elapsed: 00:05:55
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A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new ileostomy.
Which of the following dietary instructions should the nurse include?
• Eat high-fiber foods daily to prevent constipation.
• Chew foods thoroughly to prevent blockage.
• Drink at least 2 L of fluid with each meal.
• Avoid all cooked vegetables.
Correct Answer: Chew foods thoroughly to prevent blockage.


Question: 7 of 80
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, A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN).
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider
immediately?
• Blood glucose level of 140 mg/dL
• Weight gain of 0.5 kg in 24 hours
• Temperature of 38.3°C (101°F)
• Slight redness at the insertion site
Correct Answer: Temperature of 38.3°C (101°F)


Question: 8 of 80
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A nurse is caring for a client who has advanced Parkinson's disease and dysphagia.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
• Turn the television on to distract the client during meals.
• Give the client fluids to clear the mouth of solid foods during meals.
• Offer the client a high-calorie diet.
• Encourage the client to maintain a low-Fowler's position following meals.
Correct Answer: Offer the client a high-calorie diet.


Question: 9 of 80
Time Elapsed: 00:08:33
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A nurse is teaching a client with gout about a low-purine diet. Which of the
following foods should the client avoid?
• Oranges