What should the nurse tell the client who states that the Nutrition Facts label is useless because it doesn't have realistic serving sizes?
1. The serving size is realistic for most people..
2. The serving size should be followed for optimum nutrition..
3. The serving size is determined by the manufacturer of the product..
4. The FDA is looking out for the health of all Americans..
Question 2
The nurse is caring for a 71-year-old female with heart failure who is on a 1800 mg/day sodium-restricted diet.
The nurse knows the client understands the nutrition teaching when she states, I need to restrict my intake of sodium so I will choose a breakfast of . . . which of the following? A) 1/2 cup of low-fat granola, 6 oz of plain yogurt, coffee, and 1 cup of orange juice
B) 1 cup of orange juice, 1 waffle topped with 3/4 cup of blueberries, and coffee
C) A parfait consisting of 1 1/4 cups of strawberries, 1/2 cup of low-fat granola, 6 oz of plain yogurt, and black coffee
D) 2 cups puffed-wheat cereal; 1 slice of whole wheat bread; 1 medium banana; 1 cup of nonfat milk; 1 cup of orange juice; and 1 teaspoon of soft, unsalted margarine
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