Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
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, high in phenylalanine, must be eliminated for PKU clients to prevent harmful accumulation, unlike potatoes, apple juice, or broccoli, which are low in phenylalanine and safe.