The nurse is educating a patient with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)about recommended nutritional choices.Which statement indicates that the nurse's teaching has been successful?

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A low-fat,low-fiber,high-protein,high-calorie diet is recommended for the patient with IBD to make up for the loss of fluid and nutrients in the frequent stools.Low-fat,low-fiber,high-protein,high-calorie foods include foods like white grains or starches and lean,tender meats.Whole grains are extremely high in fiber and should be avoided.A soft diet is not indicated.Green leafy vegetables are a rich source not only of vitamin K,but also of fiber.

The Nurse Is Educating a Patient with Inflammatory Bowel Disease