When teaching a client about diet changes, the nurse knows it is better to emphasize which of the following?
A) Good versus bad
B) More healthy versus less healthy
C) Low carbs and fats versus high carbs and fats
D) Calorie counting
B
Feedback:
It is better to emphasize "more healthy" versus "less healthy" when teaching about diet changes. To use terms such as good or bad, or carbs and fats, or calorie counting can result in most clients becoming uncooperative because they view diets as short-term punishment. The goal should be to encourage lifestyle changes to help the client improve their health.
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