Which dietary modification should the dietician plan and the nurse reinforce to reduce the risk for skin impairment in a client with mobility problems?
A. High protein, high carbohydrate, low fat
B. High protein, low carbohydrate, low fat
C. High protein, high carbohydrate, high fat
D. High protein, low carbohydrate, high fat
A
The goal of diet therapy is to provide sufficient nutrients to promote wound healing, prevent skin breakdown, and avoid gaining excessive weight. The two most important nutrients to stimulate cell division and prevent loss of muscle mass are carbohydrates and proteins.
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