When teaching a patient about foods that do not increase blood glucose,which should the nurse include?
A) White bread
B) Baked beans
C) Broccoli
D) Corn

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Broccoli does not raise blood glucose levels.White bread quickly breaks down to glucose and therefore tends to cause a rapid,brief rise in the blood sugar level.Whole grains provide a more sustained release of glucose and are a better source of carbohydrates.The blood glucose level increases after eating baked beans,but the rise will occur more slowly,reaching a lower level of hyperglycemia and remaining for a longer period.Corn is a starchy vegetable and will raise the blood glucose level almost as much as sugar itself.

When Teaching a Patient About Foods That Do Not Increase