The nurse is caring for a young woman who is overweight and has begun a weight loss program. The nurse asks the client to describe the foods the client is eating on a daily basis
The client states that she eats a banana and a small bowl of mini-wheats for breakfast; cottage cheese, pineapple, and celery for lunch; and chicken, brown rice, and broccoli for dinner. The woman states that she has lost five pounds in a month, but is feeling tired, and has had three colds in five weeks. When planning dietary teaching for this client, the nurse would include which of the following? 1. A variety of foods are needed to obtain all the needed nutrients for good health.
2. The client should take vitamin supplements.
3. The client is not taking in enough food.
4. The client is taking in too much protein.
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Rationale: To obtain all the nutrients needed by the body for health, the client should consume a variety of different foods. Eating the same foods daily might produce a weight loss, but the client might begin to have symptoms associated with inadequate mineral and vitamin intake. A multivitamin supplement is recommended when on a diet, but should not be the sole source of dietary nutrients. Since no amounts of intake were given, there is not enough information to determine if the client is eating enough food, or the amount of protein intake.
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