Which menu choice by the patient who is receiving hemodialysis indicates that the nurse's teaching has been successful?
a. Split-pea soup, English muffin, and nonfat milk
b. Oatmeal with cream, half a banana, and herbal tea
c. Poached eggs, whole-wheat toast, and apple juice
d. Cheese sandwich, tomato soup, and cranberry juice
ANS: C
Poached eggs would provide high-quality protein, and apple juice is low in potassium. Cheese is high in salt and phosphate, and tomato soup would be high in potassium. Split-pea soup is high in potassium, and dairy products are high in phosphate. Bananas are high in potassium, and the cream would be high in phosphate.
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