ATI NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN PROCTORED EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST 2024

A nurse is providing teaching about foods high in fiber to the guardian of a child who has chronic constipation. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?

A. 1/2 cup whole milk

B. 1/2 cup cooked pinto beans

C. 1 cup green leaf lettuce

D. 1 cup apple juice

Correct Answer: B.

1/2 cup cooked pinto beans

The nurse should recommend foods high in fiber for a child who has chronic constipation. A half cup of cooked pinto beans contains approximately 5 g of fiber. Therefore, the nurse should instruct the guardian to include this food in the child's diet.

Incorrect Answers: A. A half cup of whole milk contains no fiber.

C. One cup of green leaf lettuce contains no fiber.

D. One cup of apple juice contains no fiber.