After teaching a client who was malnourished and is being discharged,a nurse assesses the client's understanding.Which statement indicates the client correctly understood teaching to decrease risk for the development of metabolic acidosis?

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Starvation or a diet with too few carbohydrates can lead to metabolic acidosis by forcing cells to switch to using fats for fuel and by creating ketoacids as a by-product of excessive fat metabolism.Eating sufficient calories from all food groups helps reduce this risk.

After Teaching a Client Who Was Malnourished and Is Being