The nurse is assisting the hospitalized client with his food selections for breakfast. The client is on a low-cholesterol diet. What recommendations are most appropriate for this client?
a. Cheese omelet, skim milk, whole wheat toast, coffee
b. Skim milk, oatmeal, banana, orange juice, coffee
c. Whole wheat French toast, a side of bacon, coffee
d. Blueberry muffin, orange juice, decaffeinated coffee
B
Cholesterol is found in animal-based products such as milk, eggs, and cheese. It is also found in baked goods such as muffins. The cheese omelet, bacon, and muffin are too high in cholesterol.
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