Practice Question
A nurse is teaching a client newly diagnosed with type I diabetes mellitus. A referral for a dietician has been initiated. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the purpose for the referral?
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Correct Answer:
"The dietician will help me with my diet due to diabetes."
Rationale:
🥗 A registered dietitian (RD/RDN) provides medical nutrition therapy, tailoring a meal plan to support glycemic control in type 1 diabetes.
🥗 Teaching includes carbohydrate counting, matching insulin dosing to carb intake, and planning meals around activity, illness, and schedules.
🥗 Clients learn to read food labels, balance carbs, protein, and fat, and use portion control to prevent hypo- and hyperglycemia.
🥗 The RD builds sustainable strategies for blood glucose targets, A1C reduction, and weight/nutrient adequacy, respecting cultural preferences and budget.
🥗 Ongoing nutrition follow-up reinforces self-management skills, monitors outcomes, and refines the plan as needs and goals evolve.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing
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