- "That's correct, fruit sugar doesn't affect blood glucose."
- "While fruit is healthy, it still contains carbohydrates that can raise blood glucose, so portion control is important."
- "You should avoid all fruits if you have diabetes."
- "Only eat fruit on days you exercise heavily."
Category: Applied Nutrition
- Increase the TPN infusion rate
- Administer a bolus of IV insulin as per protocol or physician order
- Stop the TPN infusion entirely
- Change the TPN solution to a lower glucose concentration
- Simple sugars (e.g., candy)
- High-fiber vegetables
- Complex carbohydrates (e.g., pasta, rice, potatoes)
- Artificial sweeteners
- Advise consuming only pureed foods
- Suggest softer, nutrient-dense foods like mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs, and well-cooked vegetables
- Recommend a strict liquid diet
- Refer for immediate tube feeding
- Carbohydrates
- Fats
- Proteins
- Fiber
- Pasteurized milk
- Fully cooked chicken breast
- Soft cheeses like Brie or Feta
- Whole-grain bread
- Oatmeal with fruit
- Chicken salad with whole-wheat crackers
- Gluten-free pasta with marinara sauce and ground beef
- A regular turkey sandwich on rye bread
- Encourage high-protein snacks
- Restrict fluid intake to 1.5 L/day and implement a low-sodium diet
- Provide frequent small meals to prevent dehydration
- Administer a vitamin B12 supplement
