ATI RN NUTRITION EXAM SCRIPT FINAL
PAPER 2026 FULL SOLUTION VIEW AHEAD
◉ This type of diet is indicated for clients who don't need any
dietary restrictions, it can be adjusted per the age of the client. Many
health care facilities allow self-select of meal choices for this type of
diet. It can also be modified for preferences, food habits, and
cultural/spiritual/religious needs of the client. This type of diet is
called:.
Answer: Regular diet (Normal or House Diet)
◉ 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.
Answer: B, E
,A client postop will be on a clear liquid diet following surgery to
transition as tolerated back to normal diet. Cranberry juice and
chicken broth are clear liquid selections.
◉ 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..
Answer: A
this is highest priority to reduce the risk of aspiration
◉ 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.
Answer: A, B, C
◉ 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.
Answer: D
◉ 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.
Answer: B, C, E
, ◉ Interventions for stomatitis:.
Answer: -use a soft toothbrush after eating & at bedtime
-avoid mouth washes that contain alcohol
-omit acidic, spicy, dry, or coarse foods
-include cold or room temp foods in diet
-cut food into small bites
-try using straws
-make sure dentures fit properly
◉ 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."
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.".
Answer: B.
Dry, coarse foods can increase the incidence/risk of stomatitis
PAPER 2026 FULL SOLUTION VIEW AHEAD
◉ This type of diet is indicated for clients who don't need any
dietary restrictions, it can be adjusted per the age of the client. Many
health care facilities allow self-select of meal choices for this type of
diet. It can also be modified for preferences, food habits, and
cultural/spiritual/religious needs of the client. This type of diet is
called:.
Answer: Regular diet (Normal or House Diet)
◉ 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.
Answer: B, E
,A client postop will be on a clear liquid diet following surgery to
transition as tolerated back to normal diet. Cranberry juice and
chicken broth are clear liquid selections.
◉ 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..
Answer: A
this is highest priority to reduce the risk of aspiration
◉ 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.
Answer: A, B, C
◉ 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.
Answer: D
◉ 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.
Answer: B, C, E
, ◉ Interventions for stomatitis:.
Answer: -use a soft toothbrush after eating & at bedtime
-avoid mouth washes that contain alcohol
-omit acidic, spicy, dry, or coarse foods
-include cold or room temp foods in diet
-cut food into small bites
-try using straws
-make sure dentures fit properly
◉ 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."
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.".
Answer: B.
Dry, coarse foods can increase the incidence/risk of stomatitis
