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NCLEX-RN · Question #645
NCLEX-RN Question #645: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is C. Waffles with butter and honey, orange juice. (A, B, D) These foods are high in protein, which needs to be restricted. (C) Serum ammonia levels can be decreased by restricting dietary protein intake. Waffles, honey, and orange juice are high in carbohydrate and low or completely lacking in protein. Butter, a concentrated fat
Question
The physician of an alcoholic client places him on a low-protein, high-carbohydrate diet. When choosing his menu, the client's best choice from the items below would be:
Options
- ALiver and onions, macaroni and cheese, tea with sugar
- BBaked chicken, baked potato with bacon bits, milk
- CWaffles with butter and honey, orange juice
- DCheese omelette with ham and mushrooms, milk
Explanation
(A, B, D) These foods are high in protein, which needs to be restricted. (C) Serum ammonia levels can be decreased by restricting dietary protein intake. Waffles, honey, and orange juice are high in carbohydrate and low or completely lacking in protein. Butter, a concentrated fat, will provide extra calories.
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