Which Dietary Guideline Would Be Important for the Nurse to Instruct

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which dietary guideline would be important for the nurse to instruct a patient with diabetes mellitus?

• A) Include foods rich in calcium at every meal.
• B) Eliminate as much fat from the diet as possible.
• C) Eat at regular times including meals and snacks.
• D) Ingest the majority of daily caloric intake in the morning meal.

---

Definitions:

Achievement

The act of accomplishing a task or reaching a goal, often requiring skill, effort, or courage.

Self-esteem

A reflection of one's overall subjective emotional evaluation of their own value or worth.

Set Point

A theory suggesting that the body maintains its weight and body fat level with internal regulatory controls, like a thermostat for body weight.

Incentive

Something that motivates or encourages an individual to do something or to achieve a goal.