A school-age client with diabetes experiences episodes of hyperglycemia despite receiving teaching about foods and snacks. Which food choice that the client makes indicates to the nurse that additional teaching is required?
a. Popcorn
b. Hot dogs
c. Peanut butter
d. Orange juice
d. Orange juice
Orange juice has high-fructose content and may contain added sugar and would be classified as a carbohydrate. Hot dogs contain protein, fat, and a moderate amount of filler that could include carbohydrates. Peanut butter is considered fat and protein, but can also have added sugar. Popcorn is a carbohydrate but because of the high-fiber content will be metabolized slower than orange juice.
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