People with COPD often have difficulty taking in enough calories because of the fatigue they experience from the hypermetabolism of their respiratory stress. What would be an appropriate nutritional intervention for someone with COPD?
A) Limit total fluid intake.
B) Increase empty-calorie liquids with meals.
C) Eat small frequent meals.
D) Limit fiber.
C
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There are various strategies that can be used to help COPD clients increase their nutritional intake: eating small frequent meals, eating nutritionally dense foods, and limiting "empty" liquids with meals.
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