A client who was malnourished is being discharged.The nurse evaluates that teaching to decrease risk for the development of metabolic acidosis has been effective when the client states,"I will:

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Starvation or a diet with too few carbohydrates can lead to metabolic acidosis by forcing cells to switch to using fats for fuel and by creating ketoacids as a by-product of excessive fat metabolism.Eating sufficient calories from all food groups helps reduce this risk.

A Client Who Was Malnourished Is Being Discharged