Question

question 13 of 20
a nurse is assisting a client with hyperthyroidism in selecting a breakfast meal. which tray
selection is most appropriate to meet the client’s nutritional needs?
scrambled eggs, peanut butter toast, banana, and whole milk
bagel with cream cheese, low - fat yogurt, and herbal tea
toast with jam, fruit cup, hard - boiled egg, and orange juice
oatmeal with honey, sliced grapefruit, and decaf coffee

Explanation:

A client with hyperthyroidism has an increased metabolic rate and needs a high - calorie, high - protein, and moderate - carbohydrate diet while avoiding excessive stimulants (like caffeine) and high - fat foods that may be hard to digest.

• Option 1: Whole milk and peanut butter toast are high in fat, which may not be ideal.
• Option 2: Cream cheese is high in fat, and herbal tea is fine but the fat content is a concern.
• Option 3: Toast with jam (carbohydrate), fruit cup (vitamins), hard - boiled egg (protein), and orange juice (vitamins and carbohydrates) provides a balanced mix of nutrients without excessive fat or stimulants.
• Option 4: Honey is high in simple sugars, and while oatmeal is good, the honey and the need for more balanced protein might be an issue. So Option 3 is the most appropriate.

Answer:

C. Toast with jam, fruit cup, hard - boiled egg, and orange juice