ATI Nutrition Proctored Exam Verified Questions and Answers 2024

A nurse is teaching a client who is preparing for bowel surgery about a low-residue diet. Which of the following food choices by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? 2 poached eggs & a banana. What type of food allergy reactions would the nurse assess prior to administering epi? -Nausea -Vomiting -Dyspnea -Itching -Dizziness -Headache also: gasping for air, clenching throat, severe swelling on the face, etc. -these all indicate severe anaphylaxis! Diet Management for an older adult with heart failure will include teaching to: -Limit sodium (Na) to 2000 mg/day or less -Monitor (possibly restrict to 1.5 L/day) fluid intake -Consume small meals to decrease the effort of eating. -Electrolytes may be messed up due to diuretics (spironolactone is excluded as it's K sparing). e.g., potassium, sodium, zinc A person with heart failure should have a daily sodium intake of: 2000 mg or less Foods high in potassium: -Apricots -Bananas -Potatoes -Tomatoes -Avocado -Fish -Spinach -Beans Daily cholesterol intake should be less than: 200 mg DASH diet for HTN: -Low sodium -High potassium -High calcium A client with diabetes that may be experiencing hypoglycemia should be instructed to ____. eat 15-20 g of carbs such as juice, soda, candies, honey, glucose tablets, etc. General nutritional guidelines for a client with diabetes: -Carbs: 130 g/day from grains, fruits, legumes, milk. No simple carbs. -Fats: sat fat less than 7% of total calories, trans fatty acid less than 1% of total daily caloric intake, limit fried foods. -Cholesterol: 200-300 mg/day -Fiber: 14 g per 1000 calories from beans, oats, veggies, whole grains -Protein: 15-20% total caloric intake from meats, eggs, fish, nuts, beans, & soy products NO TOBACCO, LIMIT ALCOHOL Hyperlipidaemia? NO ALCOHOL Artificial sweeteners okay, except preggo! sucrose (table sugar) can be included in diabetic diet as long as adequate insulin is available. A nurse is reinforcing diet teaching to a client who has type 2 DM. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply. -Carbs should comprise 55% of daily caloric intake -Table sugar may be added to cereals -Drink an alcoholic beverage w/meals A nurse is reviewing dietary guidelines to include in the plan of care for a client who has type 2 DM. Which of the following guidelines should the nurse include? Select all that apply. -Weight management -Lipid profile -Cultural needs -Personal preferences