In collaboration with the dietician, what dietary modification should the nurse suggest for the client with hyperthyroidism?
A. Decrease calories and proteins and increase carbohydrates.
B. Eliminate carbohydrates and increase proteins and fats.
C. Increase calories, proteins, and carbohydrates.
D. No dietary modification is needed.
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.
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