A nurse is helping a Japanese American client make appropriate dietary choices. During the assessment, the nurse gathers information about the different foods that are commonly eaten by this client
Based on this assessment, what would be the best source of protein and calcium to encourage the client to consider including in the dietary choices? A) Seaweed
B) Tofu
C) Bamboo shoots
D) Bean sprouts
B
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The nurse should consider tofu (soybean curd) to be a good source of protein and calcium. Soybean is one of the best sources of protein. Seaweed, bamboo shoots, and bean sprouts, although eaten by Japanese Americans, are not as good sources of protein and calcium as tofu.
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