You are doing discharge teaching with a patient who is going home with a diagnosis of hypophosphatemia
The patient has a diet ordered that is high in phosphate. What foods would you teach this patient to include in his diet? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Milk
B) Beef
C) Poultry
D) Green vegetables
E) Liver
Ans: A, C, E
Feedback: If the patient experiences mild hypophosphatemia, foods such as milk and milk products, organ meats, nuts, fish, poultry, and whole grains should be encouraged.
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