The nurse would evaluate that a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus understands dietary teaching when the patient selects which food for breakfast?
1. Orange juice
2. Sausage, gravy, and biscuits
3. A doughnut
4. Toast
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Rationale 1: The patient with SLE requires additional vitamin C.
Rationale 2: Generally, the diet should be low in sodium.
Rationale 3: Food choices should reflect a healthy, balanced diet.
Rationale 4: There is no particular reason that toast is not a good choice, but it does not offer any special benefit, either. Another choice would be healthier for this patient.
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