The school nurse asks a child who has returned to school after an open reduction of a fracture to describe what she has eaten in the past 24 hours in order to see if the family is following the instructions regarding foods that will assist in bone
healing. Which of the following reports by the child would indicate that the child and her family are following discharge instructions? a. "fish sandwich, potato chips, and soda"
b. "chicken breast, French fried potatoes, and tea"
c. "cheeseburger, broccoli, peaches, and milk"
d. "tuna fish sandwich, cookies, and lemonade"
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A Incorrect. These foods are low in calcium; therefore, this would indicate that she and her family are not following discharge instructions.
B Incorrect. These foods are low in calcium; therefore, this would indicate that she and her family are not following discharge instructions.
C Correct. The child needs an increase in calcium to assist in bone healing. If the child reports eating a cheeseburger, broccoli, peaches, and milk, it would indicate that she and her family are following discharge instructions.
D Incorrect. These foods are low in calcium; therefore, this would indicate that she and her family are not following discharge instructions.
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