The nurse plans to reinforce dietary teaching for the client in renal failure, emphasizing that protein foods selected should be those that are complete proteins, having high biological value
Which of the following foods will the nurse explain meet these criteria? 1. Eggs
2. Legumes
3. Nuts
4. Vegetables
1. Eggs
Rationale: Eggs are an excellent source of essential amino acids and are recommended as part of the diet for a client with renal failure who is on a protein-restricted diet. Legumes, nuts, and vegetables do contain protein, but they are incomplete proteins and are not as good protein sources as are eggs.
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