The nurse is helping the client develop a meal plan based on ...

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The nurse is helping the client develop a meal plan based on 2000-calorie MyPlate plan. Which of the following menus shows the client understands the plan?
 
  A) 1 cup plain yogurt with fresh strawberry slices, 1 hardboiled egg, 1 cup herbal tea, 1 slice 8-grain toast
  B) 2 cups Rice Krispies with 1 cup low-fat milk, 1 cup sliced strawberries with 1 tsp sugar, 1 slice whole wheat toast with 1 tsp butter and grape jelly, 1 cup coffee black
  C) 1 cup raspberry flavored yogurt with 1 tsp flax seeds, 2 sliced toasted sourdough bread with 1 tsp canola margarine, 1 cup coffee with creamer
  D) 2 cups oatmeal with 2 tbsp brown sugar,  cup raisins and 1 cup whole milk, 1 cup hot tea with 1 tsp honey

Question 2

The client states that a friend had developed dehydration during a long-distance race. The client wants to know how to adequately prevent dehydration and hyponatremia when running long distances.
 
  Which of the following is the nurse's best response? 1. You should drink at every opportunity during the race.. 2. Avoid ingesting salty foods on the day of the race.. 3. Focus on increasing your consumption of potassium-rich foods during the race.. 4. Liberally salt your food and drink just to maintain your weight during the race..

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Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
The breakfast consisting of plain yogurt with strawberries, egg, toast, and tea best follows the guidelines of MyPlate 2000-calorie diet. The other choices contain a variety of hidden fats, sugars, and refined grains.

Answer to Question 2

4 Rationale: This client can prepare for the long-distance race by routinely eating foods with a liberal amount of salt. The diet should include fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, and whole grains. People who drink to gain fluid weight during races have a higher risk of developing hyponatremia. Potassium rich foods ingestion can help prevent hypokalemia but will not help prevent dehydration and hyponatremia.