When caring for a burn client, the nurse knows that nutrition is essential for burn wounds to heal. Which of the following nutrition plans would be ideal to increase wound healing?
1. A daily balanced diet, high in calories and protein, additional 1.5-calorie/cc liquid supplements, and vitamin replacement
2. A daily balanced diet that is high in calories and protein
3. A daily balanced diet, high in protein, and additional 1.5-calorie/cc liquid supplements
4. A daily balanced diet, high in calories, additional 1.5-calorie/cc liquid supplements, and vitamin replacement
A daily balanced diet, high in calories and protein, additional 1.5-calorie/cc liquid supplements, and vitamin replacement
Rationale: The diet must be high in calories and protein. Typically, food alone does not supply the needed calories; therefore, supplementing with high-calorie drinks and vitamins is necessary. Food alone, high-calorie drinks alone, and vitamins alone will not provide adequate nutrients
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The nurse's most appropriate response is: a. "The IUD does not interfere with sex." b. "The risk of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) will be higher for you." c. "The IUD will protect you from sexually transmitted infections (STIs)." d. "Pregnancy rates are high with the IUD."