The nurse is completing discharge teaching to a patient with a new diagnosis of myasthenia gravis (MG). What information should the nurse provide about the patient's diet?
1. "You should try to maintain a healthy weight for your height.".
2. "Your diet should include more fats.".
3. "You should get most of your calories from liquids.".
4. "There should be no difference in your diet from what you were eating prior to diagnosis.".
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Rationale 1: It is recommended that the MG patient maintain a weight as close as possible to what is recommended for the patient's height and weight.
Rationale 2: There is no indication that increased fats are required.
Rationale 3: There is no reason that the majority of the patient's calories should come from liquids.
Rationale 4: The diet must be adapted to accommodate the physical changes that occur with MG and can contribute to nutritional problems.
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