The nurse is admitting to the unit a client who is a 42-year-old female with a COPD exacerbation
While doing the admission assessment, the nurse finds out that this client is being treated for depression and has had little or no appetite for over a month. What type of diet would be planned for this client? A) High-calorie, high-protein meals three times a day
B) Small frequent meals spread out over the day
C) Regular diet with vitamin and mineral supplements with the meals
D) High-fiber diet with enteral supplements between the three meals
B
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Clients with COPD and anorexia should be encouraged to eat small frequent meals that are high-calorie and high-protein. Supplements of high-protein, high-calorie nutrition formulas can also be offered between meals.
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