The nurse is caring for a patient with a history of hypercapnea.What should the nurse include when planning for this patient's nutritional needs?
A)Monitor carbohydrate intake to reduce body carbon dioxide levels.
B)Encourage fat intake.
C)Minimize vitamin supplements.
D)Limit protein.

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Monitoring carbohydrate intake is important in patients with hypercapnia because excessive carbohydrate intake can lead to increased carbon dioxide production during metabolism, exacerbating the condition.

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