ATI 2023 NUTRITION STUDY GUIDE 2
ATI NUTRITION STUDY GUIDE Part 1:
General Notes
Part 2: Focused Review Notes
Part 3: ATI Rational with
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PART 1: GENERAL NOTES (Important Facts)
• Be wary of questions regarding children drinking too much milk i.e. more than 3-4 cups
of milk each day. Too much milk intake reduces intake of other essential nutrients, especially
iron. Watch for anemia with milk-a-holics.
• Vitamin D’s presence is required by the parathyroid gland, for it to function.
• If the patient is taking digoxin or K-supplements, avoid salt substitutes because many
are potassium based
• Potassium Sources: bananas, potatoes, citrus fruits, tomatoes, avocado
• No milk (as well as fresh fruit or veggies) on neutropenic precautions.
• Nondairy (lactose intolerant) sources of calcium include RHUBARB, SARDINES,
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• Vitamin C plays a role in controlling infections and healing wounds and is a
powerful antioxidant that can neutralize harmful free radicals.
• Nonfat milk reduces reflux by increasing lower esophageal sphincter pressure
• Yogurt has live cultures, so do not give to immunosuppressed patients helps with constipation
• No phenylalanine with a kid positive for PKU (no meat, no dairy, no aspartame). 2x
month (serum bilirubin should be monitored)
• Pernicious Anemia: b12 deficiency
• Digestion enzyme: pepsin
• Dry mouth: offer citrus
• Hummus has more protein then PB
• Acid Ash diet: cheese, corn, cranberries, plums, prunes, meat, poultry, pastry, bread
• Alk Ash diet: milk, veggies, rhubarb, salmon
• Glycogen is the stored carbohydrate energy source found in the liver and muscles. It is a vital
source of back up energy but is only available in limited supply. Break down of liver Glycogen.
• Gallbladder and liver: digesting fats
• Fat provides energy
• Malnourishment: ankle edema
PART 2: Focused Review Notes
Manifestations of Vitamin A Toxicity
• Can cause teratogenic effects on fetuses
• Blurred vision
• Bone pain or swelling
• Hypercalcemia
• ICP
• Liver damage
• Skin peeling, itching
• Nausea and vomiting
• Abnormal softening of the skull bone (children) and bulging fontanels [Show Less]