At a prenatal visit, the patient discusses her vegetarian diet with the nurse and states that she does not feel her diet includes enough protein. Which food(s) should the nurse suggest she add to her diet? (Select all that apply.)
a. Peanut butter
b. Cottage cheese
c. Chicken
d. Eggs
e. Rice
ANS: A, B, D
Peanut butter, cottage cheese, and eggs are good sources of protein. Chicken would not be included on a vegetarian diet. Rice is not high in protein.
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