In providing nutritional counseling for the pregnant woman experiencing cholecystitis,the nurse would:

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Instructing the woman to eat a low-fat diet and avoid fried foods is appropriate nutritional counseling for this patient.Caloric and protein intake do not predispose a woman to the development of cholecystitis.The woman should be instructed to limit protein intake and choose foods that are high in carbohydrates.A low-cholesterol diet may be the result of limiting fats.However,a low-salt diet is not indicated.

In Providing Nutritional Counseling for the Pregnant Woman Experiencing Cholecystitis,the