The Nurse Is Discussing a New Diet Prescription with a Client

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nurse is discussing a new diet prescription with a client who is seeking help to lose weight.The client asks the nurse how to best balance the new diet.Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) "Your diet should consist of 1,250-1,500 calories per day, with 15% of the calories being sources of protein."
• B) "Your diet should be consist of 750-1,000 calories per day, with less than 15% of the total calories coming from fat."
• C) "Your diet should simply cut 500 calories per day from your normal intake."
• D) "Your diet should consist of 1,000-1,200 calories per day, with less than 15% of the total calories coming from fat."

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