A nurse is assisting with teaching a client who is on a soft diet. Which of the following foods should the nurse include in the teaching?

A. The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine where a significant amount of digestion takes place, but vitamin B12 is primarily absorbed in the lower part of the small intestine, called the ileum.
B. The stomach plays a role in releasing intrinsic factor, which helps in the absorption of vitamin B12, but the actual absorption occurs in the small intestine.
C. Vitamin B12 absorption primarily occurs in the lower part of the small intestine (ileum), facilitated by intrinsic factors.
D. The large intestine primarily absorbs water and electrolytes; it is not a site for vitamin B12 absorption.

A. A bagel with cream cheese provides complementary proteins from the combination of wheat and dairy, suitable for a vegetarian who consumes milk products but dislikes beans.
B. Baked potato with sour cream lacks a complete protein source, as neither potato nor sour cream alone provides all essential amino acids.
C. Fruit salad and carrot sticks do not contain significant amounts of protein.
D. Peanut butter and jelly with enriched bread might seem suitable, but since the client dislikes beans, it's possible they may not prefer peanut butter either.