ATI RN Nutrition Online Practice 2019 A
1. A nurse in an acute care facility is planning care for a client who has chosen to follow Islamic dietary
laws
... [Show More] during Ramadan. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
a. Provide a snack for the client after sunset
i. Rationale: during Ramadan, pt following Islamic dietary laws eat meals before dawn
and after sunset.
2. A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has mucositis following a head and neck radiation
therapy to treat cancer. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
a. Increase fluid intake to 2 L per day
i. Rationale: promotes hydration and peristalsis
3. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a postpartum client about breast milk use and storage.
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
a. “You cannot place thawed breast milk back in the freezer”
i. Rationale: The nurse should instruct the client that completely thawed breast milk
can be stored in the refrigerator but must be used within 24 hr. Breast milk that has
been previously frozen should not be refrozen once it has thawed completely.
Thawing creates a possibility for bacterial growth and causes a decrease in
antibacterial activity, which destroys antibodies in the milk.
4. 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?
a. Vegetable salad with cheese
i. Rationale: Clients who adhere to a kosher diet can eat dairy products combined with
non-meat products at the same meal.
5. 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?
a. “Plan to lose weight gradually at ½ to 1 pound per week”
i. Rationale: The nurse should inform the participants that losing 0.23 to 0.45 kg (0.5
to 1 lb) per week is a healthy and attainable weight-loss goal. Setting realistic goals
for weight loss is an important element of success. Trying to lose weight too quickly
places clients at risk for nutritional deficiencies and inadequate energy, which can
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