Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
A nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client who has Graves' disease. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates a need for further teaching by the nurse?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Six full meals (D) is excessive; smaller, frequent, high-calorie meals are better for Graves' disease. Protein and carbohydrates (A), avoiding caffeine (B), and high-fiber diet (C) are appropriate.