for patients with hypertension which dietary change is most recommended

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ATI Nutrition Practice A

1. For patients with hypertension, which dietary change is most recommended?

A. Increase salt intake
B. Reduce fiber intake
C. Increase potassium intake
D. Reduce sugar intake

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Increasing potassium intake can help reduce blood pressure in hypertensive patients.

2. Patients with congestive heart failure need to restrict their intake of:

A. fiber
B. sodium
C. cholesterol
D. saturated fat

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Patients with congestive heart failure need to restrict their intake of sodium. This restriction is crucial to prevent fluid retention, which can exacerbate the condition. While fiber is generally beneficial for heart health, sodium restriction is more critical in this scenario. Cholesterol and saturated fat intake should also be monitored, but sodium restriction takes precedence due to its direct impact on fluid balance.

3. Data analysis is to be done and the nurse researcher wants to include variability. These include the following EXCEPT:

A. Variance C. Standards of Deviation
B. Range D. Mean
C.
D.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Patient safety and efficacy of care depend on actions rooted in established nursing protocols that consider both the immediate and long-term needs of the patient.

4. What are the contraindications for using MI Paste?

A. Children under six
B. Individuals with a milk casein allergy
C. Pregnant women
D. Both A and B

Correct answer: D

Rationale: MI Paste is contraindicated in children under six and in individuals with a milk casein allergy. The reason is that MI Paste contains casein phosphopeptide, which is derived from milk. Therefore, it may cause allergic reactions in those who are sensitive to milk proteins. Pregnant women (Choice C) are not contraindicated for using MI Paste unless they have a known allergy to milk casein. Hence, the correct answer is 'D: Both A and B'.

5. Which of the following body processes is not dependent upon the presence of calcium in the body fluids?

A. blood clotting
B. transport of oxygen in the blood
C. muscle contractions
D. transmission of nerve impulses

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The transport of oxygen in the blood is carried out by hemoglobin, which does not require calcium; instead, calcium is essential for blood clotting, muscle contraction, and nerve transmission.