ATI Nutrition Proctored
Part 1: General Notes
Part 2: Focused Review Notes
Part 3: ATI Rational with Additional/Supported Information
PART 1: GENERAL NOTES (Important Facts)
• Be wary of questions regarding children drinking too much milk i.e. more than 3-4 cups of milk
each day. Too much milk intake reduces intake of other essential nutrients, especially iron. Watch
for anemia with milk-aholics.
• Vitamin D’s presence is required by the parathyroid gland, in order for it to function.
• If the patient is taking digoxin or K-supplements, avoid salt substitutes because many are
potassium based
• Potassium Sources: bananas, potatoes, citrus fruits
• No milk (as well as fresh fruit or veggies) on neutropenic precautions.
• Nondairy sources of calcium include RHUBARB, SARDINES, COLLARD GREENS 24
• Nonfat milk reduces reflux by increasing lower esophageal sphincter pressure
• Yogurt has live cultures, so do not give to immunosuppressed patients
• No phenylalanine with a kid positive for PKU (no meat, no dairy, no aspartame).
• Acid Ash diet: cheese, corn, cranberries, plums, prunes, meat, poultry, pastry, bread
• Alk Ash diet: milk, veggies, rhubarb, salmon
PART 2: Focused Review Notes
Manifestations of Vitamin A Toxicity
Can cause teratogenic effects on fetuses
Blurred vision
Bone pain or swelling
Hypercalcemia
ICP
Liver damage
Skin peeling, itching
Nausea and vomiting
Abnormal softening of the skull bone (children) and bulging fontanels
Planning Care for a Client Who Follows Seventh-Day Adventist Dietary Laws
Vegetarianism
o Do not consume animal products of any type INCLUDING eggs and milk
products.
o Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D supplements may be needed with a pure vegan diet.
Vegan diets are adequate in protein due to intake of nuts and legumes (dried peas and
cooked beans).
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