ATI RN NUTRITION PROCTORED
LATEST 2024 EXAM WITH UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS
(ALREADY GRADED A+)
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory
... [Show More] results of a client who has a pressure ulcer. Which if
the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is at risk for impaired
wound healing?
A) Hgb 15 g/dl
B) Serum Albumin 3.0 g/dl
C) Prothrombin time 11.5 seconds
D) WBC 6,000/mm3 - ANSWER-B) Serum Albumin 3.0 g/dl
*The nurse should identify that this albumin level is less than the expected reference
range of 3.5 to 5 g/dL. A decreased albumin level is a manifestation of malnutrition and
can increase the risk for poor wound healing and infection.
a nurse is providing teaching to a client who is lactating about increasing her protein
intake. which of the following foods should the nurse recommend as the best source of
protein?
a.) legumes
b.) cottage cheese
c.)peanut butter
d) whole grain cereal
b.) cottage cheese - ANSWER-b.) cottage cheese
*The nurse should recommend cottage cheese as the best source of protein because it
is a complete protein. Complete proteins contain all nine essential amino acids and
provide the best support for human growth and nourishment.
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which
intervention should she include?
a.) Weigh the client once weekly at the same time of the day.
b.) Stay with the client for 30 min after meals.
c.) Allow the client to schedule mealtimes.
d.) Assign privileges based on direct weight gain. - ANSWER-d.) Assign privileges
based on direct weight gain.
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory date of four clients. The nurse identify that which of
the following clients is experiencing fluid overload?
a. a client who has an albumin level of 5.5 g/dl
b. a client who has a urine specific gravity of 1.035
c. a client who has a Hct of 55%
d. a client who has a sodium level of 130 mEq/L - ANSWER-d. a client who has a
sodium level of 130 mEq/L
*The nurse should identify that this client's sodium level is lower than the expected
reference range of 136 to 145 mEq/L and indicates hyponatremia. Hyponatremia, often
called water deficit, is a decrease of sodium concentration in the blood caused by an
excess of water. Manifestations of hyponatremia include confusion, headache, nausea,
and fatigue.
A nursing is planning discharge teaching for a client who is postoperative following a
placement of a colostomy. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
A. "resume a regular diet by 4 weeks after surgery"
B. "Add high fiber foods to your diet"
C. "increase your intake of foods containing pectin"
D. "drink 4 to 6 cups of water per day" - ANSWER-C. "increase your intake of foods
containing pectin"
*the nurse should instruct the client to consume foods that thicken the consistency of
feces, such as foods containing pectin.
*The nurse should explain to the client that restrictions and privileges will be dependent
on treatment compliance and direct weight gain. This approach involves the client in
development of the plan of care and gives them control in achieving desired privileges. [Show Less]