The nurse is assessing the nutritional intake of a patient diagnosed with chronic carbon dioxide retention.Which patient report indicates the patient requires additional information about dietary choices?
A)"I try to eat salad with lunch every day."
B)"I drink a cup of coffee in the morning with breakfast."
C)"I usually eat a sandwich and pasta salad for lunch."
D)"I have been trying to increase the protein in my diet."

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Choice C indicates the patient may be consuming too much carbohydrate, which can increase carbon dioxide production during metabolism, potentially exacerbating chronic carbon dioxide retention. Patients with this condition should be advised to balance their intake to avoid foods that could lead to increased CO2 production.

The Nurse Is Assessing the Nutritional Intake of a Patient