The client is losing weight even though she is following the prescribed diet. The nurse suggests several different strategies to her to increase her calorie intake. Which of the following are some of those suggestions? Select all that apply
A) Coat meat with milk and bread crumbs before baking.
B) Mix cream cheese with butter and put on toast.
C) Use peanut butter on apple slices.
D) Snack frequently on nuts.
E) Choose desserts made with eggs and/or milk.
B, D
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Mixing cream cheese with butter and snacking on nuts are two suggestions for increasing one's calorie intake. Coating meat with milk, putting peanut butter on apples, and choosing desserts made with eggs and/or milk will increase the protein content.
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