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CCNS Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist

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A sixteen-year-old patient asks the nurse whether there are any dietary restrictions that must be followed after her surgery for cholelithiasis. The nurse would recognize that the dietary teaching was successful when the patient tells a family member:
  1. “I will need to avoid fatty foods.”
  2. “Most people can tolerate a regular diet after this type of surgery.”
  3. “I should avoid foods that upset me before the surgery.”
  4. “Most people need to eat a high-protein diet for several months after the surgery.”
Explanation
Answer - B - The nurse would recognize that the dietary teaching was successful when the patient tells a family member, “Most people can tolerate a regular diet after this type of surgery.” This response is individual, but ultimately, most people can eat anything they want.
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