A nurse develops a dietary plan for a client with diabetes mellitus and new-onset microalbuminuria.Which component of the client's diet should the nurse decrease?

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Restriction of dietary protein to 0.8 g/kg of body weight per day is recommended for clients with microalbuminuria to delay progression to renal failure.The client's diet does not need to be decreased in carbohydrates,fats,or total calories.

A Nurse Develops a Dietary Plan for a Client with Diabetes