What nutritional needs will H.K. have and why?
What will be an ideal response?
• H.K. has had surgery, has a fracture, and has an infection.
• Surgery will increase his need for calcium; protein; vitamins A, C, E, and K; and zinc.
• Because of the fracture, he will need increased calories; protein; vitamins A, C, and D; zinc; and
calcium to heal.
• Infection will increase the need for calories and protein to fight infection.
• If his Hgb is low, he might need additional iron and folic acid.
• Smokers have an increased need for vitamin C.
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