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To reduce the saturated fat content of the diabetic diet, all of the following should be emphasized except: a. nuts and nut butters. b. legumes. c. cheese. d. vegetables. {Ans: c. cheese}Hypoglycemia is frequently caused by: a. overeating. b. skipping insulin doses. c. eating too many carbohydrates. d. poor management of diabetes. {Ans: d. poor management of diabetes}Diabetes mellitus describes a group of metabolic disorders characterized by: a. elevated blood glucose. b. low hemoglobin. c. dumping syndrome. d. lactose intolerance. {Ans: a. elevated blood glucose}The client with a colostomy or ileostomy should have a diet that is restricted in fluids. {Ans: false}The symptoms of dumping syndrome include all of the following except: a. diarrhea. b. lightheadedness. c. difficulty breathing. d. rapid heartbeat. {Ans: c. difficulty breathing}The nurse explains to a bariatric surgery patient that an appropriate meal size for when he is first discharged home is: a. only 1 tablespoon. b. a few spoonfuls. c. about 2/3 cup. d. about 1 cup. {Ans: b. a few spoonfuls}Celiac disease is characterized by an abnormal immune response to certain amino acids. {Ans: false}The progression of metabolic syndrome is worsened by: a. a sedentary lifestyle. b.