​The Nurse Recognizes That the Diabetic Client Understands the Principles

question 75

Multiple Choice

​The nurse recognizes that the diabetic client understands the principles of her diet when she states _____.

• A) ​"I need to restrict my carbohydrate intake and avoid concentrated sweets"
• B) ​"I need to first lose weight before making changes in my carbohydrate intake"
• C) ​"I need to eat about the same amount of carbohydrate at about the same time each day"
• D) ​"I need to restrict my carbohydrate and fat intakes, but increase my protein intake"
• E) ​"I need to severely limit my fat intake and choose only complex carbohydrates"

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Definitions:

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