BIOLOGY 2010 ATI Nutrition.
ATI Nutrition A
A home health nurse is providing dietary teaching to the parents of a 3-year-
old child. Which of the following statements by the parents should the nurse
identify as understanding of the teaching?
I will put low-fat milk in her cup for her to drink (Whole milk only appropriate up to
2 years of age; after that, low-fat or skim milk should be given.)
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition
(TPN) through a peripherally inserted central catheter. The pharmacist
informs the nurse that there will be a delay in delivering the next bag of
TPN solution. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Infuse dextrose 10% in water when the current infusion ends.
A nurse is teaching a female client about a healthy diet to control
hypertension. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding
of the teaching?
I will eat four servings of unsalted nuts per week.
A nurse is caring for a client who is being treated for cancer using
chemotherapy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse
suggest to aid in management of treatment-related changes in taste?
Use plastic utensils.
A nurse is leading a discussion at a prenatal education class with a group of
expectant mothers who plan to breastfeed. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Plan 5-minute feedings on each breast on the first day after birth. (5-minute
nursing on each breast the first day promotes milk production in both breasts.)
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has Crohn’s disease. Which of
the following statements by the client indicates and understanding of the
teaching?
I will eat eggs for breakfast (easy to digest and high in protein; avoid fiber, fats,
and fructose)
A nurse is assisting a client who has dysphagia with an oral feeding. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take? (SATA)
Gently palpate the client’s throat during swallowing.
Inspect for food pockets in the mouth before
feeding. Allow the client to rest for 30 minutes before
meals.
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A nurse is assessing a client who is suspected of having lactose intolerance.
Which of the following is an expected finding?
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Flatulence
A nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client who has chronic skin ulcers
of the lower extremities. Which of the following should the nurse recommend
as having the highest amount of zinc?
4 oz ground beef patty
A nurse is administering a continuous tube feeding and 60 mL/hr with 50 mL
of water every 4 hours. What should the nurse document as the total mL of
enteral fluid administered during the 8 hour shift?
580 mL
A nurse is teaching a client about stress management. Which of the
following statements by the client should indicate to the nurse that the
client understands the teaching?
I will take a long walk every evening.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who reports nausea during
pregnancy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
I will eat dry cereal before I get out of bed.
A nurse is caring for a client who practices Orthodox Judaism and adheres to
a kosher diet. Which of the following food choices would be appropriate for
this client?
Vegetable salad with cheese
A nurse is planning discharge teaching for a client who is postoperative
following placement of a colostomy. Which of the following information
should the nurse include?
Increase your intake of foods containing pectin.
A nurse is planning dietary teaching for a client who has dumping syndrome
following a gastrectomy. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse include in the client’s plan of care?
Select grains with less than 2 g fiber per serving. (Low fiber grains slow gastric
emptying.)
A nurse is providing information about cardiovascular risk to a client who
has received his lipid panel report. Which of the following is within an
expected reference range to include in the information?
HDL 79 mg/dL (HDL greater than 45 for male and 55 for female is normal.)
A nurse is teaching a client who is overweight about nutritional
ATI Nutrition A
A home health nurse is providing dietary teaching to the parents of a 3-year-
old child. Which of the following statements by the parents should the nurse
identify as understanding of the teaching?
I will put low-fat milk in her cup for her to drink (Whole milk only appropriate up to
2 years of age; after that, low-fat or skim milk should be given.)
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition
(TPN) through a peripherally inserted central catheter. The pharmacist
informs the nurse that there will be a delay in delivering the next bag of
TPN solution. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Infuse dextrose 10% in water when the current infusion ends.
A nurse is teaching a female client about a healthy diet to control
hypertension. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding
of the teaching?
I will eat four servings of unsalted nuts per week.
A nurse is caring for a client who is being treated for cancer using
chemotherapy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse
suggest to aid in management of treatment-related changes in taste?
Use plastic utensils.
A nurse is leading a discussion at a prenatal education class with a group of
expectant mothers who plan to breastfeed. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Plan 5-minute feedings on each breast on the first day after birth. (5-minute
nursing on each breast the first day promotes milk production in both breasts.)
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has Crohn’s disease. Which of
the following statements by the client indicates and understanding of the
teaching?
I will eat eggs for breakfast (easy to digest and high in protein; avoid fiber, fats,
and fructose)
A nurse is assisting a client who has dysphagia with an oral feeding. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take? (SATA)
Gently palpate the client’s throat during swallowing.
Inspect for food pockets in the mouth before
feeding. Allow the client to rest for 30 minutes before
meals.
,BIOLOGY 2010 ATI Nutrition.
A nurse is assessing a client who is suspected of having lactose intolerance.
Which of the following is an expected finding?
, BIOLOGY 2010 ATI Nutrition.
Flatulence
A nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client who has chronic skin ulcers
of the lower extremities. Which of the following should the nurse recommend
as having the highest amount of zinc?
4 oz ground beef patty
A nurse is administering a continuous tube feeding and 60 mL/hr with 50 mL
of water every 4 hours. What should the nurse document as the total mL of
enteral fluid administered during the 8 hour shift?
580 mL
A nurse is teaching a client about stress management. Which of the
following statements by the client should indicate to the nurse that the
client understands the teaching?
I will take a long walk every evening.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who reports nausea during
pregnancy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
I will eat dry cereal before I get out of bed.
A nurse is caring for a client who practices Orthodox Judaism and adheres to
a kosher diet. Which of the following food choices would be appropriate for
this client?
Vegetable salad with cheese
A nurse is planning discharge teaching for a client who is postoperative
following placement of a colostomy. Which of the following information
should the nurse include?
Increase your intake of foods containing pectin.
A nurse is planning dietary teaching for a client who has dumping syndrome
following a gastrectomy. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse include in the client’s plan of care?
Select grains with less than 2 g fiber per serving. (Low fiber grains slow gastric
emptying.)
A nurse is providing information about cardiovascular risk to a client who
has received his lipid panel report. Which of the following is within an
expected reference range to include in the information?
HDL 79 mg/dL (HDL greater than 45 for male and 55 for female is normal.)
A nurse is teaching a client who is overweight about nutritional
