The nurse is instructing a patient on foods high in calcium
The nurse knows the teaching was effective when the patient chooses which foods for a meal? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Chicken
2. Kale
3. Bananas
4. Salmon
5. Low-fat milk
2,4,5
Rationale 1: Chicken is not high in calcium.
Rationale 2: Green, leafy vegetables such as kale are high in calcium.
Rationale 3: Bananas are not a source of calcium.
Rationale 4: Salmon is a good dietary source of calcium.
Rationale 5: Milk and milk products are good sources of calcium. The patient should choose low-fat products.
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