Free NCLEX RN Questions on Health Promotion and Maintenance Nursing Practice Question

The nurse is teaching a client with acute kidney injury to include proteins in the diet that are considered high quality or complete proteins. The nurse determines that the client needs further teaching if he indicates that which food item is considered high quality?

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Correct Answer: D

Rationale: High-quality or complete proteins, which contain essential amino acids, come from animal sources like fish, eggs, and chicken. Broccoli, a plant-based source, provides low-quality or incomplete proteins, indicating the client's misunderstanding.