Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 85%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
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
C
Rationale
Peanut butter, high in phenylalanine, must be avoided in PKU to prevent fetal harm, unlike low-phenylalanine foods.