The nurse is instructing a patient with acute pancreatitis on recommended dietary changes. Which statement by the patient indicates teaching has been effective?
1. "I am going to have to increase the protein in my diet to at least 75% of my intake."
2. "The largest component in my diet will be carbohydrates."
3. "It is important that fiber account for 40% of my diet during this acute period."
4. "I am going to need to cut fats totally out of my diet to protect my pancreas during my recovery."
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Rationale 1: Proteins will be consumed in moderate amounts, not as 75% of intake.
Rationale 2: After the resumption of dietary intake, carbohydrates will account for greater than 50% of intake along with a moderate intake of protein and fat.
Rationale 3: Fiber is an important component of the diet but will not account for 40% of the intake.
Rationale 4: Fats may be consumed in moderation but not totally eliminated.
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