ATI Practice Nutrition Test A QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

A nurse in an acute care facility is planning care for a client who has chosen to follow Islamic dietary laws during Ramadan. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? Correct Answer: Provide a snack for the client after sunset. MY ANSWER During Ramadan, clients who follow Islamic dietary laws consume meals before dawn and after sunset. The nurse should offer the client a snack or light meal after sunset. A nurse is creating a plan 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? Correct Answer: Increase fluid intake to 2 L per day. MY ANSWER A client who has mucositis should increase fluid intake to promote hydration and peristalsis. 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? Correct Answer: "You cannot place thawed breast milk back in the freezer." MY ANSWERThe 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? Correct Answer: Vegetable salad with cheese MY ANSWER Clients who adhere to a kosher diet can eat dairy products combined with non-meat products at the same meal. 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? Correct Answer: Plan to lose weight gradually at ½ to 1 pound per week." MY ANSWERThe 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 lead to frustration and defeat.