ATI Nutrition Questions and Answers Graded A+
A nurse is caring for a nondiabetic client who has a new prescription for a fasting blood glucose check. The nurse checks the client's blood glucose and it is 67 mg/dL. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Provide the client with a 15...
ATI Nutrition Questions and Answers Graded A+
A nurse is caring for a nondiabetic client who has a new prescription for a fasting blood glucose check. The nurse checks the client's blood glucose and it is 67 mg/dL. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take? - answer Provide the client with a 15 g carbohydrate snack
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving tube feedings via PEG. Which of the following actions should the nurse implement in order to help prevent the client from aspirating? - answer Keep the client's head elevated to at least 30 degrees for a minimum of 1 hr after a feeding
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed a low glycemic index diet. The client states, "I don't understand what this means." Which of the following responses should the nurse make? - answer The GI of a food relates to its ability to increase the blood glucose level, you should eat foods such as whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, try to limit or avoid potatoes due to their high GI, and foods with a high GI will case your blood
glucose to increase rapidly
A nurse is preparing to assist with feeding a client who is at risk for aspiration. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - answer Cut the client's food into small bites
A nurse is assessing a client's hair and notes that it is brittle. Which of the following should the nurse determine about the client's nutritional intake? - answer The client has insufficient protein in their diet
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for parenteral nutrition. The client states, "I am scared that I will be on this therapy for the rest of my life." Which of the following responses should the nurse make? - answer This type of nutrition can be lifelong, but it can also be temporary depending on how your nutritional needs change
A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I only eat a diet high in protein and carbohydrates. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? - answer A
nutritious diet should include carbs, protein, fiber, and healthy fats
A nurse is caring for a client whose provider prescribed a heart-healthy diet. Which of the following information should the nurse include for the client regarding heart-healthy diets? - answer You should limit saturated fats, eat foods with whole grains, eat larger portions of fruits and veggies, and limiting high-calorie food intake
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