The nurse has prescribed dietary education for a client prescribed nifedipine (Procardia XL). Which dietary choice should the nurse recognize requires further education?
A. Whole-wheat pancakes with syrup, and bacon, oatmeal, and orange juice
B. Eggs, whole-wheat toast with butter, cereal, milk, and grapefruit juice
C. Eggs and sausage, a biscuit with margarine, coffee with cream, and cranberry juice
D. Egg and cheese omelet, tea with sugar and lemon, hash brown potatoes, and prune juice
Answer: B
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