The nurse should include which of the following in the teaching plan related to diet for the patient with diabetes?
1. "Select carbohydrates such as whole grains or legumes.".
2. "Eat whenever you feel hungry.".
3. "Do not consume alcoholic beverages.".
4. "Restrict the carbohydrates in your diet.".
"Select carbohydrates such as whole grains or legumes.".
Rationale: Complex carbohydrates such as whole grains, legumes, fruits, and those with low glycemic indices will limit spikes in the blood glucose values. Maintaining a normal weight is important to the management of diabetes; eating whenever hungry is not consistent with the diabetic food prescription. Moderate alcohol consumption is permitted, within the dietary prescription. Restricting carbohydrates to less than 130 grams per day is not recommended.
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