Author Question: The nurse would instruct a patient who is hypocalcemic from hypoparathyroidism about a diet that ... (Read 45 times)

segrsyd · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The nurse would instruct a patient who is hypocalcemic from hypoparathyroidism about a diet that should include (select all that apply):

a. High phosphorus foods
b. Canned fish with the bones
c. Cucumbers
d. Tofu
e. Bananas
f.
Vitamin D supplements

Question 2

The nurse would instruct a patient with hyperthyroidism (Graves disease) to select which of the following nutritious foods because of the increased metabolism related to the disease. (Select all that apply.)

a. Coffee with cream
b. Lean meat
c. White bread
d. Leafy green vegetables
e. Supplemental vitamin D

FergA · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, D, F
The hypocalcemic patient should eat a high-calcium, low-phosphorus diet that includes canned fish, cucumbers, tofu, and vitamin D supplements as an aid to the absorption of the calcium.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, D, E
Nutritious food sources, such as food high in protein (e.g., lean meat), sources of vitamin B (e.g., leafy green vegetables), and vitamin D supplements are helpful to meet the metabolic needs of the patient with hyperthyroidism.