Question

After reviewing "Choose MyPlate's 10 Tips to a Great Plate," a patient tells the nurse, "I do not like milk, but I know I need calcium. Can I substitute ice cream for milk?" What is the nurse's most appropriate response?

a. "Let's explore some other dietary options."
b. "Increase your intake of dark leafy vegetables."
c. "You most certainly can; you need the calcium."
d. "You should increase the amount of cheese in your diet."

Answer 1

The nurse's most appropriate response is option a. 'Let's explore some other dietary options.' Instead of suggesting ice cream as a substitute for milk, the nurse should recommend healthier alternatives such as dark leafy vegetables, tofu, fortified plant-based milks, and calcium supplements.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse's most appropriate response is option a. 'Let's explore some other dietary options.'

Although ice cream contains calcium, it is not a healthy substitute for milk because it is high in fat and calories. The nurse should suggest alternative sources of calcium that are lower in fat, such as dark leafy vegetables, tofu, fortified plant-based milks, and calcium supplements.