The nurse is doing discharge planning for a patient after open reduction of a fractured femur. Which of the following is important to ask the patient prior to teaching about dietary requirements to facilitate healing?
a. "How much do you typically eat at a meal?"
b. "What foods do you like?"
c. "Are you lactose intolerant?"
d. "Do you cook at home or eat out most of the time?"
C
Calcium and phosphorous are the primary components of healthy bone. Vitamin D is essential for promoting the absorption of both of these elements from the gastrointestinal tract. When a patient sustains a fracture, the need for calcium is increased. A major source of calcium is dairy products; therefore, it is important to know if the patient is lactose intolerant. If so, the nurse should make sure he knows about commercially available lactose preparations such as Lact-Aid. Also, calcium can be obtained from other food sources such as green leafy vegetables and broccoli. The other questions in options "a," "b," and "d" are not relevant to obtaining information about dietary requirements needed for bone healing.
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