Which dietary modification does the nurse provide for a client with hyperthyroidism?
a. Decreased calories and proteins and in-creased carbohydrates
b. Elimination of carbohydrates and in-creased proteins and fats
c. Increased calories, proteins, and carbohy-drates
d. Supplemental vitamins and reduction of calories
C
The client is hypermetabolic and has an increased need for calories, carbohydrates, and proteins. Proteins are especially important because the client is at risk for a negative nitrogen balance. The other modifications are inappropriate for a client with hyperthyroidism.
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