A frail 74-year-old man with recent severe weight loss is instructed to eat a high-protein, high-calorie diet at home. If the man likes all of the items below, which would be the most appropriate for the nurse to suggest?
a. Orange juice and dry toast
b. Oatmeal, butter, and cream
c. Steamed carrots and chicken broth
d. Banana and unsweetened applesauce
Ans: b. Oatmeal, butter, and cream
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