The nurse has instructed the client on dietary changes required secondary to a diagnosis of hypoparathyroidism, and determines that the client understood when he selects which of the following foods for lunch?
1. Yogurt, cabbage salad with broccoli, and tofu burger
2. Cheeseburger, french fries, and diet Coke
3. Milkshake, chicken salad, and gelatin
4. Spaghetti with meat sauce, lettuce salad, and apple juice
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Rationale: Dairy products, tofu, soy, cabbage and broccoli are all high in calcium, and reflect that the client understood the nurse's instructions and the need for increased calcium intake.
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