Ati lpn med surg endocrine exam
Ati lpn med surg endocrine exam ( 44 Questions)
A nurse is assisting with meal planning for a client who has hypothyroidism. The nurse should reinforce with the client that she should increase her daily intake of which of the following nutrients?
Protein intake should be increased in hypothyroidism to support muscle mass and metabolism, which may slow due to reduced thyroid hormone levels.
Fiber is important for digestion, but it is not directly related to managing hypothyroidism. Excess fiber may also interfere with thyroid medication absorption.
Polyunsaturated fats are beneficial for overall health but do not specifically target the needs of clients with hypothyroidism.
Monounsaturated fats are also healthy, but they are not directly linked to the metabolic changes in hypothyroidism.
Rationale:
A. Protein intake should be increased in hypothyroidism to support muscle mass and metabolism, which may slow due to reduced thyroid hormone levels.
B. Fiber is important for digestion, but it is not directly related to managing hypothyroidism. Excess fiber may also interfere with thyroid medication absorption.
C. Polyunsaturated fats are beneficial for overall health but do not specifically target the needs of clients with hypothyroidism.
D. Monounsaturated fats are also healthy, but they are not directly linked to the metabolic changes in hypothyroidism.