Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client who is pregnant and has phenylketonuria (PKU)A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is pregnant and has phenylketonuria (PKU). Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to eliminate from her diet?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Peanut butter is high in phenylalanine, which PKU clients cannot metabolize, necessitating its elimination to prevent complications.