The nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of dietary teaching provided to a patient with chronic kidney disease. Which menu choices indicate that the patient understands the dietary regimen?
dinner
2. bacon and eggs for breakfast; hot dog with sauerkraut for lunch; baked canned ham with green peas for dinner
3. two bananas for breakfast; rice and beans for lunch; fruit salad, green beans, and an 8-ounce steak for dinner
4. half a cantaloupe and three eggs for breakfast; a baked potato with processed cheese spread and broccoli for lunch; chicken, pinto beans, squash, and pecan pie for dinner
Correct Answer: 1
The patient with chronic kidney disease needs to adhere to a low-protein, sodium- and potassium-restricted diet. Menu choices that include large amounts of protein, potassium, and sodium in processed foods indicate that dietary teaching was not effective.
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