A nurse provides dietary counseling for a patient with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes. Which instruction should be included?
1. The patient may eat any foods desired and cover the glucose increase with sliding-scale, regular insulin.
2. Most of the calories should be in the form of protein to promote fat breakdown and preserve muscle mass.
3. Total caloric intake should not exceed 1800 calories in a 24-hour period.
4. The majority of calories should be in the form of carbohydrates and monounsaturated fats.
Correct Answer: 4
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