The nurse is admitting a client for a diagnosis unrelated to nutrition; however, the client states, "I don't eat gluten, but I don't have celiac disease." Which meal will the nurse expect the client to order?
A)Bean soup, cornbread with butter, and tapioca pudding
B)Ham and cheese sandwich on whole wheat bread, and fruit
C)Spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, and cake with butter frosting
D)Baked chicken breast, mashed potatoes with butter, and ice cream

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The client follows a gluten-free diet, which excludes foods containing gluten, such as wheat, barley, and rye. Choice D (Baked chicken breast, mashed potatoes with butter, and ice cream) is gluten-free, as it does not include any gluten-containing grains or products derived from them. Choices A, B, and C all contain gluten (cornbread, whole wheat bread, and spaghetti/cake, respectively).

The Nurse Is Admitting a Client for a Diagnosis Unrelated