A 32-year-old female is preparing for discharge from the unit after being treated for a hypertensive crisis. The physician has ordered a 2000-calorie DASH diet. The nurse is helping the client create menus to follow once she goes home

Question

Which of the following is a good menu option for this client? A) 1/2 cup of whole wheat spaghetti, 1 oz meatballs made with lean ground beef, 1/2 cup fat-free spaghetti sauce; 1/2 cup steamed broccoli; 1/2 cup sliced fresh peaches; and 1 cup black coffee
B) 3 breaded fried chicken strips, 1 small baked potato with 1 tablespoon each of butter and sour cream, 1 slice of sourdough bread with 1/2 teaspoon of butter and jelly, 1/2 cup of sweet peas, and 1/2 cup of vanilla ice cream
C) 1 cup of spilt green pea soup with ham, 6 saltine crackers with American cheese slices, and hot tea with honey
D) 4 oz of poached salmon with lemon juice, 1 cup of au gratin potatoes, 3/4 cup of spinach, 1 cup of tossed salad (lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, radishes, crotons, celery, grated cheese, olives) with 2 tablespoons of fat-free dressing, and 2 cups of diet soda

Answer 1

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The 2000 DASH diet consists of 6 to 8 servings of grains; 4 to 5 servings of vegetables; 4 to 5 servings of fruits; 2 to 3 servings of fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products; and 6 or less servings of lean meats, poultry, and fish. The meal of spaghetti with meatballs and sauce, broccoli, peaches, and coffee best demonstrates the guidelines.