A client who was malnourished is being discharged. The nurse evaluates that teaching to decrease risk for the development of metabolic acidosis has been effective when the client states, "I will:
a. Increase my milk intake to at least three glasses daily."
b. Be sure to eat three well-balanced meals and a snack daily."
c. Avoid taking pain medication and antihistamines together."
d. Not add salt to food when cooking or during meals."
B
Starvation or a diet with too few carbohydrates can lead to metabolic acidosis by forcing cells to switch to using fats for fuel and by creating ketoacids as a by-product of excessive fat metabolism. Eating sufficient calories from all food groups helps reduce this risk.
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