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NCLEX-RN

Category - Health Promotion

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A female client who just had a cholecystectomy asks the nurse if it is true that she will be eating a low-fat diet throughout her life. What is the nurse’s most appropriate response?
  1. “You need to talk to your dietician.”
  2. “Yes. I’m sure you will get used to it after some time.”
  3. “No. A fat-restricted diet is usually discontinued as soon as your digestive system can tolerate fats. ”
  4. “Yes. Your physician will place you on a dietary modification program.”
Explanation
Answer: C - The client does not necessary need to restrict her intake of fat throughout her life. The client resumes consumption of fatty foods once her system can tolerate them.
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