A client of the orthodox jewish faith with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus is hospitalized, recovering from a total right hip arthroplasty. at noon, the client consumed a lean roast beef sandwich with lettuce and mustard, carrot and celery sticks, and fresh fruit. what would be the most appropriate 2: 00 pm snack for this client? 1. angel food cake and fresh strawberries 2. crackers and low-fat cheese 3. hard-boiled egg and blueberries 4. nonfat plain yogurt

The type 2 diabetes milletus is a chronic disease. It is characterized by the high blood sugar levels in the blood. This initiate in the middle as well as late-adulthood.

A hard boiled egg is rich in high protein content. The protein content will keep the stomach full for a considerable period of time and this will prevent the intake of extra sugar along with more consumption of food. The protein in the diet slows down the digestion process of food and also slower down the glucose absorption. This is helpful in diabetes.

The blueberries does not add much sugars in the diet. The blueberries consists of bioactive that improves the sensitivity of the insulin for glucose production and also reduces the insulin resistance.