An adult patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) is due to be admitted to the medical unit from the emergency department within the next hour. The patient’s lab results show that the serum glucose is 175 mg/dL (9.63 mmol/L) and the A1c is 9%. Which meal option should the nurse request for the patient’s dinner tray?

Vegetarian lasagna with cheese and spinach, a tossed green salad with ranch dressing, and fresh fruit.

Fried chicken breast, mashed potatoes, green beans, sliced tomatoes, and fresh apple pie.

Grilled fish with whole-grain brown rice, steamed broccoli, and a pear poached in red wine.

Lean hamburger with cheese, tomato, and lettuce on a whole-wheat bun, and angel food cake.