Which menu choice by a patient with osteoporosis indicates that the nurse's teaching about appropriate diet has been effective?
a. Pancakes with syrup and bacon
b. Whole wheat toast and fresh fruit
c. Egg-white omelet and a half grapefruit
d. Oatmeal with skim milk and fruit yogurt
ANS: D
Skim milk and yogurt are high in calcium. The other choices do not contain any high-calcium foods.
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