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RN ATI Nutrition
RN ATI Nutrition – Proctored Exam Q&A – Verified 2025
Questions and Rationales – Nutrition NCLEX Study Pack
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed Captopril. the nurse should recognize that which of the following
foods could cause a potential medication interaction?-
CORRECT ANSWER
Cantaloupe
-ACE Inhibitors retain potassium lead to hyperkalemia
-Carrots high aswell
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?-
CORRECT ANSWER
Relieve mouth pain by consuming frozen foods.
-Use straw to minimize contact with sores in mouth
-Consume high calorie and high protein diet to promote healing
-Frozen food helps alleviate the pain
-Use soft bristled tooth brush and rinse mouth out by using .9% sodium chloride and water or baking soda and
water
a nurse in an antepartum clinic is teaching a client about nutritional recommendations during pregnancy. which
of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?-
CORRECT ANSWER
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I should take a daily iron supplement during my pregnancy
-Take 30 mg of iron daily to reduce risk of anemia
-Increase protein intake during pregnancy
-Weight gain at most 40 lb. Weight gain based on BMI
-Reduce fat intake during pregnancy
a nurse is caring for a client who has advanced Parkinson's disease and dysphagia. which of the following
actions should the nurse take?-
CORRECT ANSWER
offer the client a high- calorie diet
-Muscular rigidity increases metabolic rate
-Eliminate distractions to concentrate on meals
-Don't offer liquids to clear mouth of food can increase risk of aspiration
-Parkinson's should be in high fowlers to avoid aspirations
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has a pressure injury. which of the following findings
should indicate to the nurse that the client is at risk for impaired wound healing.-
CORRECT ANSWER
Albumin 3.0 g/dL
-Hgb 14- 18 Below indicates poor wound healing due to reduced oxygen delivery
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Albumin- 3.5-5. Decreased albumin malnutrition impaired wound healing
Prothrombin 11-12.5 sec.
WBC 5,000 to 10,000 Below indicated impaired healing and risk on infection
A nurse is assessing a client who has end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). which of the following dietary habits
increases the client's risk for dysrhythmias?-
CORRECT ANSWER
Eating a diet rich in potassium
-Impaired kidney function- unable to eliminate potassium. Urine output declines, hyperkalemia develops causes
dysrhythmias
-Diet high in fat leads to CAD- increased risk of dysrhythmias
-Client who is ESKD shouldn't consume diet rich in protein to avoid uremia
A nurse is calculating the daily protein allowance of a client who weighs 176 lb. the client's daily protein
allowance is 0.8 g/kg. how many grams of protein should the client consume per day?-
CORRECT ANSWER
64 g/day
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a nurse is providing teaching to a client who is currently experiencing an exacerbation of crohn's disease. which
of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of dietary practices during acute episodes?-
CORRECT ANSWER
i will follow a high-protein diet
Crohns Disease patient should follow high protein diet to prevent malnutrition and obtain required calories to
promote healing
Avoid fiber to minimize bowel stimulation. During periods of remission high fiber can improve elimination
-Reduce fat intake because fatty foods increase diarrhea and steatorrhea (fat in stool)
-Consume small frequent meals
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?-
CORRECT ANSWER
Mashed potatoes
-Cooked fruits and vegetables
-Altered texture
-Softened with liquids
RN ATI Nutrition
RN ATI Nutrition – Proctored Exam Q&A – Verified 2025
Questions and Rationales – Nutrition NCLEX Study Pack
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed Captopril. the nurse should recognize that which of the following
foods could cause a potential medication interaction?-
CORRECT ANSWER
Cantaloupe
-ACE Inhibitors retain potassium lead to hyperkalemia
-Carrots high aswell
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?-
CORRECT ANSWER
Relieve mouth pain by consuming frozen foods.
-Use straw to minimize contact with sores in mouth
-Consume high calorie and high protein diet to promote healing
-Frozen food helps alleviate the pain
-Use soft bristled tooth brush and rinse mouth out by using .9% sodium chloride and water or baking soda and
water
a nurse in an antepartum clinic is teaching a client about nutritional recommendations during pregnancy. which
of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?-
CORRECT ANSWER
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I should take a daily iron supplement during my pregnancy
-Take 30 mg of iron daily to reduce risk of anemia
-Increase protein intake during pregnancy
-Weight gain at most 40 lb. Weight gain based on BMI
-Reduce fat intake during pregnancy
a nurse is caring for a client who has advanced Parkinson's disease and dysphagia. which of the following
actions should the nurse take?-
CORRECT ANSWER
offer the client a high- calorie diet
-Muscular rigidity increases metabolic rate
-Eliminate distractions to concentrate on meals
-Don't offer liquids to clear mouth of food can increase risk of aspiration
-Parkinson's should be in high fowlers to avoid aspirations
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has a pressure injury. which of the following findings
should indicate to the nurse that the client is at risk for impaired wound healing.-
CORRECT ANSWER
Albumin 3.0 g/dL
-Hgb 14- 18 Below indicates poor wound healing due to reduced oxygen delivery
,3|Page
Albumin- 3.5-5. Decreased albumin malnutrition impaired wound healing
Prothrombin 11-12.5 sec.
WBC 5,000 to 10,000 Below indicated impaired healing and risk on infection
A nurse is assessing a client who has end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). which of the following dietary habits
increases the client's risk for dysrhythmias?-
CORRECT ANSWER
Eating a diet rich in potassium
-Impaired kidney function- unable to eliminate potassium. Urine output declines, hyperkalemia develops causes
dysrhythmias
-Diet high in fat leads to CAD- increased risk of dysrhythmias
-Client who is ESKD shouldn't consume diet rich in protein to avoid uremia
A nurse is calculating the daily protein allowance of a client who weighs 176 lb. the client's daily protein
allowance is 0.8 g/kg. how many grams of protein should the client consume per day?-
CORRECT ANSWER
64 g/day
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a nurse is providing teaching to a client who is currently experiencing an exacerbation of crohn's disease. which
of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of dietary practices during acute episodes?-
CORRECT ANSWER
i will follow a high-protein diet
Crohns Disease patient should follow high protein diet to prevent malnutrition and obtain required calories to
promote healing
Avoid fiber to minimize bowel stimulation. During periods of remission high fiber can improve elimination
-Reduce fat intake because fatty foods increase diarrhea and steatorrhea (fat in stool)
-Consume small frequent meals
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?-
CORRECT ANSWER
Mashed potatoes
-Cooked fruits and vegetables
-Altered texture
-Softened with liquids
