Author Question: The nurse is teaching a group of clients in the clinic about nutrition and gallstone formation. ... (Read 58 times)

erika · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is teaching a group of clients in the clinic about nutrition and gallstone formation. Which of the following clients would the nurse expect to need this teaching the most?

1. The Asian client
2. The Native American client
3. The Norwegian client
4. The African American client

Question 2

A high fiber diet has been found to be effective in preventing all of the following EXCEPT

a. hypercholesterolemi a c. diverticular disease
b. colon and rectal cancer d. diabetes mellitus

IAPPLET · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2. The Native American

Rationale:
Native Americans have a higher incidence of gallstones than Asians, Caucasians, and African Americans. This is thought to result from genes that promote efficient calorie use and fat storage.

Answer to Question 2

D
A high-fiber diet has been effective in preventing diverticular disease, hypercholesterolemi a, and colon and rectal cancer.