Foods high in potassium: Answer- apricots

bananas

potatoes 

tomatoes 

avocado 

fish

spinach 

beans

A nrse is reinforcing diet teaching to a patient who has type 2 DM. Which of the following should the nrse include in the teaching? Select all that apply.

A. Carbs should comprise 55% of daily caloric intake

B. Use hydrogenated oils for cooking

C. Table sugar may be added to cereals

D. Drink an alcoholic beverage w/meals

E. Protein foods can be substituted for carb foods Answer- A, C, D

Not B-hydrogenated oils contain trans fatty acids & cause hyperlipidemia 

Not E-carbs can be exchanged but not w/proteins

A nrse is reviewing dietary guidelines to include in the plan of care for a patient who has type 2 DM. Which of the following guidelines should the nrse include? Select all that apply. 

A. Weight management 

B. Lipid profile 

C. Cultural needs

D. Sleep patterns 

E. Personal preferences Answer- A, B, C, E

To avoid hypoglycemia, the patient should consume alcohol... Answer- with a meal or immediately after a meal

_______________can be included in a diabetic diet as long as adequate insulin or other agents are provided to cover the sugar intake. Answer- Sucrose (table sugar)

The nrse should instruct the diabetic patient that their intake of carbohydrates should be ___to___% of total daily caloric intake. Answer- 45-60%

The lacto-ovo vegetarian diet includes: Answer- dairy products and eggs