Accurate recording of the food consumption of a patient with diabetes is important because
A) the diet and insulin are balanced to maintain the patient's protein level.
B) a diabetic patient should consume at least 2600 calories per day.
C) the diabetic diet may be balanced by insulin or diabetic drugs.
D) diabetics must take in adequate amounts of sugar and protein.
C
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A client with HIV has been prescribed HAART. What is the best description that the nurse can provide to the client regarding the goal of this therapy?
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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