A woman is hospitalized after an incision and drainage of a large breast abscess that cultured methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. What dietary choices indicate that she has understood teaching regarding nutrition and wound healing?
(Select all that apply.)
A.
Chicken breast
B.
Hard-boiled egg
C.
Orange slices
D.
Spinach
E.
Whole-wheat bread
ANS: A, B, C, D
Wound healing and recovery from illness require high protein and vitamin C. Foods high in protein include animal products such as fish, chicken, beef, pork, seafood, lamb, eggs, cheese, and milk. Foods high in vitamin C include many fruits (cantaloupe, kiwi, oranges, papaya) and vegetables (spinach, brussels sprouts, and all colors of bell peppers). Whole-wheat bread, although a healthy choice, is not a good source of either protein or vitamin C.
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