ATI Nutrition 2019-2021 Retake (2022) 100% Verified(350Q)
1. A nurse is caring for a client who expresses a desire to lose weight. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take first?
A. Obtain a 24-hr dietary recall.
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. Include two servings per day of nuts when on a vegetarian diet.
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has acute inflammatory bowel disease. Which of the
following nutritional supplements should the nurse anticipate providing to this client?
A. Hydrolyzed formula
4. A nurse is teaching a client who is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus how to count
carbohydrates. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates an understanding
of the teaching?
A. "I know the serving size can affect the number of carbohydrates I eat."
5. A nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client who has osteoporosis. The nurse should
instruct the client that which of the following foods has the highest amount of calcium?
A. 1⁄2 cup roasted almonds
6. A nurse is discussing dietary factors to assist in blood pressure management for a client who
has hypertension. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
A. "I should choose whole grain pastas when selecting my food.
7. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for parenteral nutrition (PN)
containing a mixture of dextrose, amino acids, and lipids. Prior to administration of the PN, the
nurse should report which of the following food allergies to the provider?
A. Eggs
8. A nurse is teaching a client who has chronic kidney disease about limiting dietary calcium
intake. Which of the following food choices should the nurse include in the teaching as having
the highest amount of calcium?
A. 1 cup low-fat yogurt
,9. A home health nurse is providing dietary teaching to the guardians of a 3-year-old child.
Which of the following statements by the guardians should the nurse identify as understanding of
the teaching?
A. "I will put low-fat milk in her cup for her to drink."
10. A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take to assess for Somogyi phenomenon?
A. Monitor blood glucose levels during the night.
11. A nurse is reviewing the introduction of solid foods with the guardian of a 4-month-old
infant. Which of the following statements by the guardian indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
A. "I will introduce a new solid food every 5 days."
12. A nurse in a long-term care facility is monitoring a client during mealtime who has
Parkinson's disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
A. The client drools while eating
13. A home health nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who had an open reduction
internal fixation of the tibia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk
factor for impaired wound healing?
A. The client consumes 1,000 kcal daily.
14. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has diabetes mellitus and an HbA1c of 8.7%.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of this laboratory
value?
A. "This shows that I have not been following my diet."
15. A nurse is teaching a client about stress management. Which of the following statements by
the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a. "I will take a long walk every evening."
16. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN) and is
prescribed an oral diet. The client asks the nurse why the TPN is being continued since he is now
eating. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
b. You should consume at least 60 percent of your calories orally before the
parenteral nutrition can be discontinued.
17. 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?
c. Infuse dextrose 10% in water when the current infusion ends.
,18. A nurse is assessing a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings
should the nurse identify as a manifestation of hypoglycemia?
a. Diaphoresis
19. 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?
d. Select grains with less than 2 g fiber per serving.
20. A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who is postoperative following a gastric
bypass procedure. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
b. Begin each meal with a protein.
21. A nurse is evaluating a client who is receiving a continuous enteral feeding and has diarrhea.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take to reduce the client's diarrhea?
c. Decrease the rate of the feeding.
22. A nurse is assessing a client who has an elevated blood pressure, headache, and is sweating.
The client recently started taking a MAOI. The nurse should question the
client regarding the consumption of which of the following foods?
d. Cheddar cheese
23. A nurse is teaching a client who has hypertension about decreasing sodium intake. Which of
the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
b. Season foods with herbs and spices.
24. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a postpartum client about breast milk use and
storage. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
b. “You cannot place thawed breast milk back in the freezer."
25. A nurse is teaching an adolescent who has a new diagnosis of celiac disease. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
c. "I need to eliminate rye from my diet."
26. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a group of clients. Which of the following
clients should the nurse identify as experiencing dehydration?
c. A client who has a sodium level of 150 mEq/L
27. A nurse is providing education to an adolescent about making nutrient-dense food
choices. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of teaching?
c. "Canned pinto beans are a better choice than refried beans."
28. A nurse is teaching a prenatal education class about breastfeeding. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
d. Plan 5-min feedings on each breast on the first day after birth.
, 29. A nurse is assessing a client for dysphagia following a stroke. The nurse should identify
which of the following findings as a manifestation of dysphagia?
d. The client's voice changes after eating.
30. A community health nurse is planning to teach a class about weight management for
cardiovascular health. Which of the following statements should the nurse plan to include?
d. "Plan to lose weight gradually at1⁄2 to 1 pound per week."
31. A nurse in an acute care facility is planning care for a client who has chosen to follow Islamic
dietary laws during Ramadan. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
b. Provide a snack for the client after sunset.
32. A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has mucositis following head and neck
radiation therapy to treat cancer. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in
the plan?
c. Increase fluid intake to 2 L per day.
33. A nurse is assessing a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse should recognize
which of the following as a manifestation of hypoglycemia?
a. Confusion
34. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of
the following is an expected finding?
c. Increased glucose
35. A nurse is preparing to bottle feed an infant who has a cleft lip. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take to reduce the risk of aspiration?
d. Squeeze the infant's cheeks together while feeding
36. A nurse is teaching about increasing 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
37. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has dumping syndrome and is experiencing
weight loss. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. Consume liquids between meals.
38. A nurse is caring for a client who has undergone a radical head and neck resection to treat
cancer and is receiving radiation therapy. The nurse should monitor for which of the following
potential adverse effects?
d. Changes in the production of saliva
39. A client is experiencing anorexia related to cancer treatment. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse implement to increase the client's nutritional intake?
d. Add extra calories and protein to every meal.
40. A nurse is developing an educational program about the glycemic index of foods for
clients who have diabetes mellitus. Which of the following foods should the nurse identify as
1. A nurse is caring for a client who expresses a desire to lose weight. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take first?
A. Obtain a 24-hr dietary recall.
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. Include two servings per day of nuts when on a vegetarian diet.
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has acute inflammatory bowel disease. Which of the
following nutritional supplements should the nurse anticipate providing to this client?
A. Hydrolyzed formula
4. A nurse is teaching a client who is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus how to count
carbohydrates. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates an understanding
of the teaching?
A. "I know the serving size can affect the number of carbohydrates I eat."
5. A nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client who has osteoporosis. The nurse should
instruct the client that which of the following foods has the highest amount of calcium?
A. 1⁄2 cup roasted almonds
6. A nurse is discussing dietary factors to assist in blood pressure management for a client who
has hypertension. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
A. "I should choose whole grain pastas when selecting my food.
7. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for parenteral nutrition (PN)
containing a mixture of dextrose, amino acids, and lipids. Prior to administration of the PN, the
nurse should report which of the following food allergies to the provider?
A. Eggs
8. A nurse is teaching a client who has chronic kidney disease about limiting dietary calcium
intake. Which of the following food choices should the nurse include in the teaching as having
the highest amount of calcium?
A. 1 cup low-fat yogurt
,9. A home health nurse is providing dietary teaching to the guardians of a 3-year-old child.
Which of the following statements by the guardians should the nurse identify as understanding of
the teaching?
A. "I will put low-fat milk in her cup for her to drink."
10. A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take to assess for Somogyi phenomenon?
A. Monitor blood glucose levels during the night.
11. A nurse is reviewing the introduction of solid foods with the guardian of a 4-month-old
infant. Which of the following statements by the guardian indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
A. "I will introduce a new solid food every 5 days."
12. A nurse in a long-term care facility is monitoring a client during mealtime who has
Parkinson's disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
A. The client drools while eating
13. A home health nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who had an open reduction
internal fixation of the tibia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk
factor for impaired wound healing?
A. The client consumes 1,000 kcal daily.
14. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has diabetes mellitus and an HbA1c of 8.7%.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of this laboratory
value?
A. "This shows that I have not been following my diet."
15. A nurse is teaching a client about stress management. Which of the following statements by
the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a. "I will take a long walk every evening."
16. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN) and is
prescribed an oral diet. The client asks the nurse why the TPN is being continued since he is now
eating. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
b. You should consume at least 60 percent of your calories orally before the
parenteral nutrition can be discontinued.
17. 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?
c. Infuse dextrose 10% in water when the current infusion ends.
,18. A nurse is assessing a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings
should the nurse identify as a manifestation of hypoglycemia?
a. Diaphoresis
19. 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?
d. Select grains with less than 2 g fiber per serving.
20. A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who is postoperative following a gastric
bypass procedure. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
b. Begin each meal with a protein.
21. A nurse is evaluating a client who is receiving a continuous enteral feeding and has diarrhea.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take to reduce the client's diarrhea?
c. Decrease the rate of the feeding.
22. A nurse is assessing a client who has an elevated blood pressure, headache, and is sweating.
The client recently started taking a MAOI. The nurse should question the
client regarding the consumption of which of the following foods?
d. Cheddar cheese
23. A nurse is teaching a client who has hypertension about decreasing sodium intake. Which of
the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
b. Season foods with herbs and spices.
24. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a postpartum client about breast milk use and
storage. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
b. “You cannot place thawed breast milk back in the freezer."
25. A nurse is teaching an adolescent who has a new diagnosis of celiac disease. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
c. "I need to eliminate rye from my diet."
26. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a group of clients. Which of the following
clients should the nurse identify as experiencing dehydration?
c. A client who has a sodium level of 150 mEq/L
27. A nurse is providing education to an adolescent about making nutrient-dense food
choices. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of teaching?
c. "Canned pinto beans are a better choice than refried beans."
28. A nurse is teaching a prenatal education class about breastfeeding. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
d. Plan 5-min feedings on each breast on the first day after birth.
, 29. A nurse is assessing a client for dysphagia following a stroke. The nurse should identify
which of the following findings as a manifestation of dysphagia?
d. The client's voice changes after eating.
30. A community health nurse is planning to teach a class about weight management for
cardiovascular health. Which of the following statements should the nurse plan to include?
d. "Plan to lose weight gradually at1⁄2 to 1 pound per week."
31. A nurse in an acute care facility is planning care for a client who has chosen to follow Islamic
dietary laws during Ramadan. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
b. Provide a snack for the client after sunset.
32. A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has mucositis following head and neck
radiation therapy to treat cancer. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in
the plan?
c. Increase fluid intake to 2 L per day.
33. A nurse is assessing a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse should recognize
which of the following as a manifestation of hypoglycemia?
a. Confusion
34. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of
the following is an expected finding?
c. Increased glucose
35. A nurse is preparing to bottle feed an infant who has a cleft lip. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take to reduce the risk of aspiration?
d. Squeeze the infant's cheeks together while feeding
36. A nurse is teaching about increasing 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
37. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has dumping syndrome and is experiencing
weight loss. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. Consume liquids between meals.
38. A nurse is caring for a client who has undergone a radical head and neck resection to treat
cancer and is receiving radiation therapy. The nurse should monitor for which of the following
potential adverse effects?
d. Changes in the production of saliva
39. A client is experiencing anorexia related to cancer treatment. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse implement to increase the client's nutritional intake?
d. Add extra calories and protein to every meal.
40. A nurse is developing an educational program about the glycemic index of foods for
clients who have diabetes mellitus. Which of the following foods should the nurse identify as
