ATI RN Nutrition Proctored Exam Comprehensive 2024/2025 | Verified Real Questions & Answers | Complete Study Guide
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RN Nutrition
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RN Nutrition
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ATI RN Nutrition Proctored Exam Comprehensive
2024/2025 | Verified Real Questions & Answers |
Complete Study Guide
1. A nurse is assessing a client. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of
protein-calorie malnourishment? (Select allthat apply.)
A. Gingivitis
B. Dry, brittle hair
C. Edema
D. Spoon-shaped nails
E. Poor wound healing: B. Dry, brittle hair
C. Edema
E. Poor wound healing
Explanation by Professor (email at nursingonlineexams@gmail.com) Dry, brittle hair that falls out easily suggests
inadequate protein intake and malnutri- tion. Edema can occur when albumin levels are lower than the expected reference
range and indicates protein-calorie malnutrition. Adequate wound healing depends on the ingestion of sufficient protein,
calories, water, vitamins (especially C and A),iron, and zinc. D
Incorrect Answers:
A. Gingivitis is a manifestation of vitamin C deficiency.
D. Spoon-shaped nails are a manifestation of iron deficiency.
2. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has gout and a new prescription for allopurinol. Which of the following
statements should the nurse make to explain how this medication will help relieve the client's manifestations?
, A. "It decreases the production of uric acid."
B. "It increases tophus formation in the joints."
C. "It lowers calcium levels."
D. "It reduces joint inflammation."
3. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has gout and urolithiasis. The client asks how to prevent future uric
acid stones. Which of the followingsuggestions should the nurse provide? (Select all that apply.)
F. Take allopurinol as prescribed
G. Exercise several times a week
H. Limit intake of foods high in purine
I. Decrease daily fluid intake
J. Avoid citrus juices: A. Take allopurinol as prescribed
B. Exercise several times a week
C. Limit intake of foods high in purine
Explanation by Professor (email at nursingonlineexams@gmail.com)
The nurse should inform the client that allopurinol is an antigout medication that reduces uric acid, which helps prevent
uric acid stone formation. Immobility is a riskfactor for stone formation; therefore, the client should maintain a healthy
lifestyle, including regular exercise. Purine increases the risk of uric acid stone formation; organ meats, poultry, fish, red
wine, and gravy are high in purine.
, Incorrect Answers:
Maintaining an adequate fluid intake of 2 to 3 L per day reduces the risk of stone formation.
D. Citrus juices alkalinize the urine, which helps prevent uric acid stone formation.
4. A nurse is reviewing laboratory findings for a client who has sepsis from a urinary tract infection (UTI)
Which of the following findings should the
5. A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a prescription for a
low-sodium diet to manage hypertension. Which of the following statementsby the client indicates an understandin
of the teaching?
a. "I can snack on fresh fruit."
b. "I can continue to eat lunchmeat sandwiches."
c. "I can have cottage cheese with my meals."
d. "Canned soup is a good lunch option.": A. "I can snack on fresh fruit."
The nurse should identify that fresh fruits contain little to no sodium and are a goodsnack for a client who has
hypertension.
Incorrect Answers:
B. Lunchmeats are usually high in sodium and should be avoided. The nurse shouldrecommend choosing lower-sodium
options, such as fresh fish or poultry.
C. Cottage cheese contains 390 mg per 113 g (1/2 c) of sodium. The nurse shouldrecommend choosing low-fat yogurt
as a low-sodium snack.
D. Canned soups contain high amounts of sodium. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid convenience and fast
, foods such as canned or dry-packaged soups.
6. A nurse is performing a comprehensive nútritional assessment for a client. After reviewing the client's laboratory results,
which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider as an indication of protein deficiency?
Explanation by Professor (email at nursingonlineexams@gmail.com)
Explanation: A nurse performing a comprehensive nutritional assessment for a client
should report the finding of Prealbumin 8 mg/dL to the provider. This value is significant
because prealbumin is a marker for nutritional status, and normal levels typically range
from 15 to 36 mg/dL.
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