A nurse plans care for a client with burn injuries. Which interventions should the nurse include in this client's plan of care to ensure adequate nutrition? (Select all that apply.)
a. Provide at least 5000 kcal/day.
b. Start an oral diet on the first day.
c. Administer a diet high in protein.
d. Collaborate with a registered dietitian.
e. Offer frequent high-calorie snacks.
ANS: A, C, D, E
A client with a burn injury needs a high-calorie diet, including at least 5000 kcal/day and frequent high-calorie snacks. The nurse should collaborate with a registered dietitian to ensure the client receives a high-calorie and high-protein diet required for wound healing. Oral diet therapy should be delayed until GI motility resumes.
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