After teaching a client who was malnourished and is being discharged, a nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which statement indicates the client correctly understood teaching to decrease risk for the development of metabolic acidosis?
a. "I will drink at least three glasses of milk each day."
b. "I will eat three well-balanced meals and a snack daily."
c. "I will not take pain medication and antihistamines together."
d. "I will avoid salting my food when cooking or during meals."
ANS: B
Starvation or a diet with too few carbohydrates can lead to metabolic acidosis by forcing cells to switch to using fats for fuel and by creating ketoacids as a by-product of excessive fat metabolism. Eating sufficient calories from all food groups helps reduce this risk.
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