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ATI RN NUTRITION RETAKE PROCTORED NEWEST
2024 ACTUAL EXAM 120 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is providing information regarding breastfeeding to the parents
of a newborn. which of the following statements should the nurse make?
a.) "Breast milk is nutritionally complete for an infant up to 6 months of
age."
b.) "Iron-fortified infant formulas are nutritionally inferior to breast
milk."
c.) "Supplemental water is needed to provide an adequate fluid intake."
d.) "Use whole cow's milk if you discontinue breastfeeding in the first
year." - ANSWER- a.) "Breast milk is nutritionally complete for an
infant up to 6 months of age."
Rationale: *Breast milk is nutritionally complete to support growth
and development of newborns and infants.
a nurse is assessing a client who experienced a 5% weight loss in the
past 30 days. which of the following findings should the nurse identify
as an indication of malnutrition?
a.) Moist skin
b.) Ankle edema
c.) Hyperreflexia
d.) Dilated pupils - ANSWER- b.) Ankle edema
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Rationale: *The nurse should identify that lower extremity edema is
a manifestation of malnutrition and is indicative of a protein
deficiency in the client.
A nurse is providing teaching regarding diet modifications to a client
who is at a risk for cardiovascular disease. the client is accustomed to
traditional Mexican foods and wants to continue to include them in her
diet. which of the following recommendations should the nurse give the
client?
a.) Use canola oil instead of lard for frying.
b.) Use soy milk instead of cow's milk.
c.) Use vegetables in salads rather than in soups.
d.) Limit ground beef intake to 8 oz per day. - ANSWER- a.) Use canola
oil instead of lard for frying.
Rationale: *The nurse should teach the client to use
monounsaturated fats, such as canola oil, instead of saturated fats,
such as lard, to reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease.
a nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client who has dysphagia and
is being discharged home with a prescription for a mechanical soft diet.
which of the following foods should the nurse include in the plan?
a.) Fresh peas
b.) White rice
c.) Orange slices
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d.) Mashed potatoes - ANSWER- d.) Mashed potatoes
Rationale: *A mechanical soft diet is a diet of foods with altered
texture. It includes cooked fruits and vegetables, foods that are
softened with liquids, and foods that are thickened for consistency.
A nurse is caring for a client who has age-relate macular degeneration
(AMD) and asks the nurse if there are any nutritional changes to
consider. which of the following responses should the nurse make?
a.) use soy products as much as possible
b.) add niacin-rich foods to your diet
c.) increase dietary intake of lutein
d.) consume foods with a high glycemic index - ANSWER- c.) increase
dietary intake of lutein
Rationale: *Lutein, a carotenoid found in vitamin A, slows the
progression of AMD and is found in kale, spinach, collards, and
mustard greens.
A nurse is updating a plan of care for a client who is receiving
intermittent enteral feedings and is experience diarrhea. which for the
following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
a.) Discard the client's opened cans of formula within 48 hr.
b.) Administer the client's formula cold.
c.) Feed the client in small, frequent volumes.
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d.) Consider a low-calorie formula for the client. - ANSWER- c.) Feed
the client in small, frequent volumes.
*The nurse should administer the feedings in small, frequent volumes
because a large volume or rapid feeding of the formula can cause
diarrhea.
A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving radiation to the
neck and has developed stomatitis. which of the following interventions
should the nurse include in the plan?
a.) Avoid the use of a straw when drinking liquids.
b.) Drink high-carbohydrate nutritional supplements.
c.) Relieve mouth pain by consuming frozen foods.
d.) Rinse the mouth with hydrogen peroxide after eating. - ANSWER-
c.) Relieve mouth pain by consuming frozen foods.
*The nurse should encourage the client to consume frozen foods such as
frozen bananas, ice cream, or popsicles, which can numb the mouth and
help alleviate pain.
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 the management of treatment-related changes in taste?
a.) Use plastic utensils.
b.) Limit fluids with meals.
c.) Serve meals while they are hot.
ATI RN NUTRITION RETAKE PROCTORED NEWEST
2024 ACTUAL EXAM 120 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is providing information regarding breastfeeding to the parents
of a newborn. which of the following statements should the nurse make?
a.) "Breast milk is nutritionally complete for an infant up to 6 months of
age."
b.) "Iron-fortified infant formulas are nutritionally inferior to breast
milk."
c.) "Supplemental water is needed to provide an adequate fluid intake."
d.) "Use whole cow's milk if you discontinue breastfeeding in the first
year." - ANSWER- a.) "Breast milk is nutritionally complete for an
infant up to 6 months of age."
Rationale: *Breast milk is nutritionally complete to support growth
and development of newborns and infants.
a nurse is assessing a client who experienced a 5% weight loss in the
past 30 days. which of the following findings should the nurse identify
as an indication of malnutrition?
a.) Moist skin
b.) Ankle edema
c.) Hyperreflexia
d.) Dilated pupils - ANSWER- b.) Ankle edema
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Rationale: *The nurse should identify that lower extremity edema is
a manifestation of malnutrition and is indicative of a protein
deficiency in the client.
A nurse is providing teaching regarding diet modifications to a client
who is at a risk for cardiovascular disease. the client is accustomed to
traditional Mexican foods and wants to continue to include them in her
diet. which of the following recommendations should the nurse give the
client?
a.) Use canola oil instead of lard for frying.
b.) Use soy milk instead of cow's milk.
c.) Use vegetables in salads rather than in soups.
d.) Limit ground beef intake to 8 oz per day. - ANSWER- a.) Use canola
oil instead of lard for frying.
Rationale: *The nurse should teach the client to use
monounsaturated fats, such as canola oil, instead of saturated fats,
such as lard, to reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease.
a nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client who has dysphagia and
is being discharged home with a prescription for a mechanical soft diet.
which of the following foods should the nurse include in the plan?
a.) Fresh peas
b.) White rice
c.) Orange slices
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d.) Mashed potatoes - ANSWER- d.) Mashed potatoes
Rationale: *A mechanical soft diet is a diet of foods with altered
texture. It includes cooked fruits and vegetables, foods that are
softened with liquids, and foods that are thickened for consistency.
A nurse is caring for a client who has age-relate macular degeneration
(AMD) and asks the nurse if there are any nutritional changes to
consider. which of the following responses should the nurse make?
a.) use soy products as much as possible
b.) add niacin-rich foods to your diet
c.) increase dietary intake of lutein
d.) consume foods with a high glycemic index - ANSWER- c.) increase
dietary intake of lutein
Rationale: *Lutein, a carotenoid found in vitamin A, slows the
progression of AMD and is found in kale, spinach, collards, and
mustard greens.
A nurse is updating a plan of care for a client who is receiving
intermittent enteral feedings and is experience diarrhea. which for the
following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
a.) Discard the client's opened cans of formula within 48 hr.
b.) Administer the client's formula cold.
c.) Feed the client in small, frequent volumes.
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d.) Consider a low-calorie formula for the client. - ANSWER- c.) Feed
the client in small, frequent volumes.
*The nurse should administer the feedings in small, frequent volumes
because a large volume or rapid feeding of the formula can cause
diarrhea.
A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving radiation to the
neck and has developed stomatitis. which of the following interventions
should the nurse include in the plan?
a.) Avoid the use of a straw when drinking liquids.
b.) Drink high-carbohydrate nutritional supplements.
c.) Relieve mouth pain by consuming frozen foods.
d.) Rinse the mouth with hydrogen peroxide after eating. - ANSWER-
c.) Relieve mouth pain by consuming frozen foods.
*The nurse should encourage the client to consume frozen foods such as
frozen bananas, ice cream, or popsicles, which can numb the mouth and
help alleviate pain.
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 the management of treatment-related changes in taste?
a.) Use plastic utensils.
b.) Limit fluids with meals.
c.) Serve meals while they are hot.
