nurse understands that a patient on a 1500-kilocalorie diabetic diet should limit her carbohydrate intake to approximately _____ grams per day.

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A 1500-kilocalorie diabetic diet typically consists of around 45-50% carbohydrates, which would be approximately 190 grams per day. A diabetic diet typically limits carbohydrates to around 45-60% of daily caloric intake, or approximately 150-225 grams per day on a 1500-kilocalorie diet. Therefore, the closest answer choice is C, which is 190 grams per day.

Nurse Understands That a Patient on a 1500-Kilocalorie Diabetic Diet