A client is seen in the outpatient clinic for follow-up of a nutrition

A client is seen in the outpatient clinic for follow-up of a nutritional deficiency. In planning for the client’s dietary intake, the nurse includes a complete protein, such as:

1. Eggs
2. Oats
3. Lentils
4. Peanuts

ANSWER

ANS: 1
A complete protein contains all essential amino acids in sufficient quantity to support growth and maintain nitrogen balance. Eggs and meats are examples of complete proteins. Incomplete pro-teins lack one or more of the nine essential amino acids and include oats (cereals) and legumes (lentils and peanuts).