ATI Nutrition Proctored
1. The nurse is assessing a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse
should recognize which of the following as a
... [Show More] manifestation of hypoglycemia?
Confusion
2. A nurse is a clinic is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who recently
began a Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet. Which of the
following laboratory findings indicates the client has reached one fo the goals of
the DASH diet?
Total cholesterol 190 mg/dL
Range should be less than 200
3. 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?
Plan to lose weight gradually at 1/2 to 1 pound per week
4. A nurse is assessing a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following
findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of hypoglycemia?
Diaphoresis
(sweating)
-Diaphoresis, irritability, and tremors
-Tachycardia and hunger
5. 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?
Changes in the production of saliva
6. A nurse is creating a lan 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?
Increase fluid intake to 2 L per day
-Client with mucositis should increase fluid intake to promote hydration and
peristalsis
7.A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving 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?
Consume at least 60% of diet orally before TPN dicontinued.
8. A nurse is caring for a client who adheres to a kosher diet. Which of the
following food choices would be appropriate for this client.
Vegetable salad with cheese
- Can't eat dairy and meat together
-Dont eat pork
-No shellfish
9. A nurse is assessing a client who has an elevated BP, headache, and is sweating.
The client recently started taking an MAOI. The nurse should question the client
regarding the consumption of which of the following foods.
Chedder Cheese
-Clients who take MAOI should avoid consumption of most cheese and other
foods high in tyramine. Can lead to hypertensive crisis
10. O Home 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?
Select grains with less than 2 g fiber per serving.
-Clients at risk for dumling syndrome better toleratr low fiver grains thst contain
less than 2g fiber per serving to slow gastric emptying
-Eat small frequent meals
-Lie down after eating to slow mobement
-Avoid simple sugars and sugar alchols [Show Less]