ATI - RN Nutrition Online Practice 2019 Questions with Complete Solutions
A nurse in an acute care facility is planning care for a client who has chosen
... [Show More] to follow Islamic dietary laws during Ramadan. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Place the client on NPO status during nighttime hours.
Provide a snack for the client after sunset.
Offer the client hot tea with daytime meals.
Allow the client to eat privately with their family each day at 1300.
{{Correct Ans- Provide a snack for the client after sunset
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?
Encourage three servings of citrus foods daily.
Provide lemon-glycerin swabs for oral hygiene after meals.
Increase fluid intake to 2 L per day.
Heat oral hygiene mouth rinses before use.
{{Correct Ans- Increase fluid intake to 2 L per day
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?
"Refrigerate unused breast milk immediately after bottle feeding."
"You cannot place thawed breast milk back in the freezer."
"You can store expressed breast milk in the freezer for up to 18 months."
"Defrost frozen breast milk on the lowest defrost setting in the microwave."
{{Correct Ans- "You cannot place thawed breast milk back in the freezer"
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.
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
Lean cuts of pork
Turkey and cheese on rye bread
Shrimp salad and crackers
{{Correct Ans- Vegetable salad with cheese
RATIONALE: Clients who adhere to a kosher diet can eat dairy products combined with non-meat products at the same meal. Don't eat shellfish or pork.
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?
"Limit your sodium intake to 1,800 milligrams per day."
"Reduce your daily intake of foods that contain protein."
"Taking a daily multivitamin will prevent cardiovascular disease."
"Plan to lose weight gradually at ½ to 1 pound per week." [Show Less]