The client is a diabetic who has been following the exchange diet plan; however, his renal function appears to be deteriorating. The nurse has suggested he makes a change in exchange group to hopefully improve his proteinuria
Which of the following suggestions did the nurse make? A) Choose more animal source protein over plant source.
B) Choose more plant source protein over animal source.
C) Eliminate all animal source protein.
D) Eliminate all plant source protein.
A
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To avoid excessive protein, it is recommended that individuals choose more animal source protein (meat, fish, poultry, milk, and yogurt) and less plant source (beans, nuts, and grains).
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