An insulin-dependent diabetic patient is on a clear liquid diet. Which of the following trays would be appropriate to give to the patient after his lunchtime dose of insulin?
A) Diet gelatin and hot tea with sugar substitute
B) Broth and diet ginger ale
C) Gelatin and apple juice
D) Sugar-free Popsicle and diet soda
Ans: C
Feedback: When the diet is advanced to include clear liquids, patients with diabetes receive more simple carbohydrate foods such as juice and gelatin desserts than are usually included in a diabetic diet. It is important for hospitalized patients to maintain their nutritional status as much as possible to promote healing. Thus, the use of reduced-calorie substitutes such as diet soda or diet gelatin desserts would not be appropriate when the only source of calories is clear liquids.
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