A patient informs the nurse that he has the type of diabetes that does not have to do with "blood sugar." The nurse advises the patient to make which dietary change?
A)Drink plenty of fluids throughout the day to stay hydrated.
B)Avoid food high in acid to avoid metabolic acidosis.
C)Reduce the quantity of carbohydrates ingested to lower blood glucose levels.
D)Include a serving of dairy in each meal to elevate calcium levels.

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The patient is indicating that he has diabetes insipidus,which places him at risk for dehydration and hypernatremia.To prevent dehydration,the patient should drink plenty of fluids to replace the extra water excreted in the urine.Foods high in acid should be avoided by a patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).A reduction in carbohydrates applies to patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.Calcium-rich dairy products would be recommended for a patient with hypocalcemia.

A Patient Informs the Nurse That He Has the Type