Gastrointestinal System Disorders Q 182

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Marie, a 51-year-old woman, is diagnosed with cholecystitis. Which diet, when selected by the client, indicates that the nurse’s teaching has been successful?

  

    A. 4-6 small meals of low-carbohydrate foods daily

    B. High-fat, high-carbohydrate meals

    C. Low-fat, high-carbohydrate meals

    D. High-fat, low protein meals

    

    

Correct Answer: C. Low-fat, high-carbohydrate meals

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Option C: For the client with cholecystitis, fat intake should be reduced. The calories from fat should be substituted with carbohydrates.

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Option A: Reducing carbohydrate intake would be contraindicated.

Options B & D: Any diet high in fat may lead to another attack of cholecystitis.

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