because maintaining appropriate body weight is a concern among patients with alzheimers disease one of the best things that a caregiver can do nutriti

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ATI Nutrition Practice A

1. What is one of the best nutritional actions a caregiver can take to help a patient with Alzheimer's disease maintain appropriate body weight?

A. Thicken liquids to prevent choking
B. Supervise food planning and mealtimes
C. Assist the person in completing a grocery checklist
D. Feed the person their meals and snacks

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, 'Supervise food planning and mealtimes'. This action ensures the patient with Alzheimer's disease maintains an appropriate diet and body weight, thus reducing the risk of malnutrition. While choices A, 'Thicken liquids to prevent choking', C, 'Assist the person in completing a grocery checklist', and D, 'Feed the person their meals and snacks', might be beneficial in certain circumstances, they do not directly contribute to the maintenance of appropriate body weight as effectively as supervising food planning and mealtimes does.

2. A diet high in which nutrient can lead to increased risk of developing kidney stones?

A. Fiber
B. Protein
C. Carbohydrates
D. Unsaturated fats

Correct answer: B

Rationale: High protein intake can increase the risk of kidney stones due to elevated calcium excretion.

3. Which dietary recommendation is most appropriate for a patient with gout?

A. Increase protein intake
B. Reduce carbohydrate intake
C. Avoid purine-rich foods
D. Increase calcium intake

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The most appropriate dietary recommendation for a patient with gout is to avoid purine-rich foods. Purine-rich foods such as red meat and shellfish can lead to increased uric acid levels in the body, triggering gout flare-ups. Increasing protein intake (Choice A) is not recommended as some high-protein foods are also high in purines. Reducing carbohydrate intake (Choice B) and increasing calcium intake (Choice D) are not directly related to managing gout symptoms.

4. Is it correct that eliminating sucrose from the diet leads to a significant reduction in dental caries, and that the best advice is to consume sugar in moderation and limit the frequency of sugar exposure?

A. Both statements are true
B. Both statements are false
C. The first statement is true; the second is false
D. The first statement is false; the second is true

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The first statement is incorrect because dental caries are not solely caused by sucrose. They are the result of a complex interaction of multiple factors, including the type of bacteria in the mouth, the host's diet, oral hygiene, and salivary flow. The second statement is correct as consuming sugar in moderation and limiting the frequency of sugar exposure are indeed effective strategies to prevent dental caries. Therefore, the answer is option D: The first statement is false; the second is true.