A client was diagnosed as having type 2 diabetes and was treated with diet and exercise. When assisting the client with diet planning, the nurse's instructions include:
A)
no substitutes can be made if using the food exchange plan.
B)
the greatest number of calories should be from the protein group.
C)
the meal plan can be disregarded if "dietetic" foods are used.
D)
a consistent number of calories are needed each day.
D
Explanation:
A)
A consistent number of calories are needed daily based on client's ideal weight, activity level, and age. Substitutions can be done within exchange lists. The largest percentage of calories should come from carbohydrates. Dietetic foods have calories and cannot be substituted for a meal plan.
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B)
A consistent number of calories are needed daily based on client's ideal weight, activity level, and age. Substitutions can be done within exchange lists. The largest percentage of calories should come from carbohydrates. Dietetic foods have calories and cannot be substituted for a meal plan.
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C)
A consistent number of calories are needed daily based on client's ideal weight, activity level, and age. Substitutions can be done within exchange lists. The largest percentage of calories should come from carbohydrates. Dietetic foods have calories and cannot be substituted for a meal plan.
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D)
A consistent number of calories are needed daily based on client's ideal weight, activity level, and age. Substitutions can be done within exchange lists. The largest percentage of calories should come from carbohydrates. Dietetic foods have calories and cannot be substituted for a meal plan.
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