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A nurse is reinforcing diet teaching to a client who has type 2 DM. Which of the following should the nurse 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 with 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 with proteins

A nurse is reviewing dietary guidelines to include in the plan of care for a client who has type 2 DM. Which of the following

guidelines should the nurse 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 client should consume alcohol….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: Table sugar (sucrose)

The nurse should instruct the diabetic client 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

A nurse is teaching a client measures for healthy bones. Which of the following statements by the client requires additional

teaching?

A. I will eat foods high in calcium.

B. I will increase my fluid intake.

C. I should participate in weight bearing exercises.

D. I should get my vitamin D from the sunlight.

Answer: B – increasing fluid does not promote healthy bones