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ATI Nutrition 2024 NGN Exam

1. A nurse is teaching a client about strategies to prevent constipation. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Eating foods high in fiber increases stool bulk and promotes easier elimination, thus preventing constipation.

2. A nurse is assessing a client who has a stage III pressure ulcer that is healing poorly. The nurse should identify that which of the following vitamin deficiencies increases the client’s risk for delayed wound healing?

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Vitamin C deficiency can impair collagen synthesis and delay wound healing, making it important for recovery from pressure ulcers.

3. A nurse is caring for a client who has a small-bore jejunostomy and is receiving a continuous tube feeding with a high-viscosity formula. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent the tubing from clogging?

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Flushing the tubing with 10 mL of water every 6 hours helps prevent clogging when using high-viscosity formulas.

4. A client is prescribed a 1500 calorie diet. Thirty percent of the calories are to be derived from fat. How many grams of fat should the nurse tell the client to consume per day? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

Correct answer: D

Rationale: To calculate the grams of fat: 1500 calories x 30% = 450 calories from fat. Since 1 gram of fat = 9 calories, 450 / 9 = 50 grams of fat.

5. A nurse is assessing a client who reports muscle spasms in his calves and tingling in his hands. The client indicates consuming a low intake of milk products and green leafy vegetables. The nurse should identify that the client's findings indicate a deficiency in which of the following sources of nutrition?

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Calcium deficiency is indicated by muscle spasms and tingling, and is common with low intake of milk products and green leafy vegetables.

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