RN hesi fundamentals
RN hesi fundamentals ( 24 Questions)
A 30-year-old male client tells the nurse that about half of his diet comes from eating meat and eggs. What instruction should the nurse provide?
Maintaining protein intake is important, but the nurse should encourage a balanced diet by increasing the intake of fruits and vegetables.
Decreasing protein intake may not be necessary, especially if the client has specific dietary preferences.
Increasing protein intake with the additional intake of dairy products may further contribute to an imbalance if the client is already consuming a significant amount of meat and eggs.
Maintaining protein intake but substituting fish and nuts for meat and eggs is a reasonable option, but the nurse should also emphasize a balanced diet with fruits and vegetables.