A woman is hospitalized with severe preeclampsia. The nurse is meal-planning with the patient and encourages a diet that is high in:
1. Sodium.
2. Carbohydrates.
3. Protein.
4. Fruits.
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Rationale 1: It is important that the patient limit her intake of sodium.
Rationale 2: While it is important that the patient have an adequate intake of carbohydrates, another food group is more important.
Rationale 3: The client who experiences preeclampsia is losing protein.
Rationale 4: It is important that the patient have adequate intake of fruits, but another food group is more important.
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