Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort-Nutrition
4. A nurse should determine that a client understands the dietary restrictions with a low-cholesterol diet if the client selects a larger portion of:
Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort-Nutrition
4. A nurse should determine that a client understands the dietary restrictions with a low-cholesterol diet if the client selects a larger portion of:
Test-Taking Tip
Only brown rice is a low-carbohydrate and low-fat choice. The other three options are sources of protein.
Content Area: Adult Health, Nutrition; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Evaluation; Cognitive Level: Application; Client Need/Subneed: Physiological Integrity/Basic Care and Comfort/Nutrition and Oral Hydration
Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort-Nutrition
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Answer 1 is incorrect because cottage cheese is a source of protein (which comprises only 15% of calories) and contains more cholesterol. Answer 2 is incorrect because cheese, a source of protein, should be limited because of fat and calories. Answer 3 is incorrect because beef, higher in fat than fish or chicken, should be limited. Answer 4 is correct because 50% to 60% of the calories should come from a carbohydrate source such as brown rice.
