ATI RN NUTRITION PREDICTOR FORM B Exam | Questions and Answers with Rationales | LATEST 2020 / 2021

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ATI RN NUTRITION PREDICTOR FORM B Exam | Questions and Answers with Rationales | LATEST 2020 / 2021 1. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and reports feeling dizzy, weak, and ... shaky. Which of the following is the priority action by the nurse? A. Offer the client 180 mL (6 oz) of orange juice. B. Document the client's intake from the most recent meal. C. Teach the client manifestations of hypoglycemia. D. Check the client's blood glucose level. Rationale: The first action the nurse should take using the nursing process is to assess the client. Therefore, checking the client's blood glucose level is the priority action. 2. A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription of ferrous sulfate about food interactions. Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands the teaching? A. "I can take this medication with juice." B. "I can take this medication with my eggs at breakfast." C. "I will drink low-fat milk when taking this medication." D. "I will take this medication with my coffee." Rationale: The nurse should instruct the client to take this medication between meals with juice. The client can take this medication with meals if gastric upset occurs. 3. A client reports constipation during a routine checkup. The client was previously encouraged to increase their intake of mineral supplements. Which of the following minerals should the nurse identify as the possible cause of constipation? A. Phosphorus B. Potassium C. Magnesium D. Calcium Rationale: Calcium can lead to constipation by decreasing peristalsis. 4. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who reports nausea during pregnancy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. "I should drink liquids with meals." B. "I will eat dry cereal before I get out of bed." C. "I will increase the fat content in my diet." D. "I should drink a cup of hot tea between meals." Rationale: Carbohydrates, such as dry cereal, are absorbed quickly and readily raise blood sugar levels, which should reduce nausea. 5. A nurse is caring for a client who develops diarrhea while receiving a continuous enteral tube feeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Provide a low-protein formula. B. Elevate the head of the bed to 30°. C. Switch to intermittent feedings. D. Warm the formula to room temperature. [Show More]

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