In providing nutritional counseling for the pregnant woman experiencing cholecystitis, the nurse would:
a. Assess the woman's dietary history for adequate calories and proteins.
b. Instruct the woman that the bulk of calories should come from proteins.
c. Instruct the woman to eat a low-fat diet and avoid fried foods.
d. Instruct the woman to eat a low-cholesterol, low-salt diet.
ANS: C
Instructing the woman to eat a low-fat diet and avoid fried foods is appropriate nutritional counseling for this client. Caloric and protein intake do not predispose a woman to the development of cholecystitis. The woman should be instructed to limit protein intake and choose foods that are high in carbohydrates. A low-cholesterol diet may be the result of limiting fats. However, a low-salt diet is not indicated.
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