ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care Tenth, North American Edition
Chapter 37 : Nutrition Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which intervention will be most effective to help the patient achieve and maintain improved nutrition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Encouraging small, frequent meals with nutrient-dense foods (
B) is most effective for managing nausea and improving nutrition, as it reduces stomach overload and is more tolerable for Susan. Large meals (
A) may worsen nausea, a mandatory food list (
C) ignores preferences and compliance, and a rigid schedule (
D) is impractical given her symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing teaching materials for the patient. Which materials should the nurse prepare to use for the teaching session with this patient and her husband?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Teaching about ondansetron (
C) is most appropriate, as it directly addresses Susan's persistent nausea and vomiting, which are causing weight loss. PEG insertion (
A) is invasive and premature, megadoses of supplements (
B) risk toxicity and don't address nausea, and eating disorder information (
D) is irrelevant without evidence of such conditions.
Question 3 of 5
Although the patient reports feeling better, which of the following objective measures would the nurse use to evaluate the success of the nursing interventions and resolution of the health problem for this particular patient? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Success is indicated by increased caloric intake (
A), no vomiting after supplements (
B), and appropriate weight gain for gestational age (E), as these reflect improved nutrition and nausea resolution. Alcohol consumption (
C) is contraindicated in pregnancy, and suppository use (
D) is unrelated to nutritional outcomes.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse at a health fair calculates the body mass index (BMI) of a person who weighs 68 kg and is 165 cm (1.65 m) tall. How will the nurse document the BMI?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: BMI is calculated as weight (kg) divided by height (m) squared: 68 ?· (1.65)^2 = 24.98, rounded to 25 kg/m^2 (
A). Options B, C, and D result from incorrect calculations or misinterpretations of the formula.
Question 5 of 5
After administering an enteral feeding, a nurse evaluates the patient's tolerance of the feeding. Which findings suggesting intolerance require collaboration with the dietician and health care provider? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,F
Rationale: Nausea/vomiting (
A), high gastric residual (
D), and abdominal pain/distention (F) indicate feeding intolerance, requiring collaboration to adjust the feeding plan. Weight gain (
B) is expected, normal bowel sounds (
C) suggest normal function, and absence of diarrhea/constipation (E) indicates tolerance.