A child has sustained a minor burn. Which of the following should be included in increased amounts in the child's diet?
1. Protein
2. Minerals
3. Carbohydrates
4. Fats
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Rationale 1: Parents should be taught that management of a minor burn requires a high-calorie, high-protein diet. This is necessary to meet the increased nutritional requirements of healing.
Rationale 2: A high-calorie, high-protein diet is required to meet the increased nutritional requirements for healing.
Rationale 3: The family should be taught that a high-calorie, high-protein diet is best to meet the increased nutritional requirements for healing.
Rationale 4: A high-calorie, high-protein diet is best to meet the increased nutritional requirements for healing.
Global Rationale:
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