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Given
A nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client taking insulin? Which of
the following foods should the client carry with him as a minor snack to help
treat hypoglycemia?
A. Crackers
B. Almonds
C. White Chocolate
D. Life Saver - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔D. Life saver
, Although chocolate does contain sugar, it also provides a substantial
amount of fat that can delay the absorption of sugar. The best choices for
treating hypoglycemia are absorbable pure sugars including soft drinks,
fruit juices, or lifesavers. Almonds and crackers do not contain simple
sugars
A nurse is educating a prediabetic client about the Mediterranean diet.
Which of the following statements indicates that the teaching was
successful?
A. "On this diet I can consume wine instead of beer with no limits"
B. "I can still eat pizza each day because of the cheese, meat, and
vegetables for my toppings"
C. "With this diet, a 12 oz steak is still a viable dinner option"
D. "This diet will likely minimize my waistline" - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔D. "This diet
will likely minimize my waistline"
A client expresses understanding of seasoning food when he states (Select
all that apply).
A. "The preferences for salty taste eventually will decrease"
B. "Salt substitutes replace sodium with potassium or calcium"