The nurse is caring for a client from India who is vegan and who has extensive deep tissue damage. Which of the following would the nurse teach this client about ways to help the healing process?
1. A high fat, low carbohydrate diet is best for healing.
2. A high carbohydrate, high protein diet is best.
3. A low fat, high carbohydrate, low protein diet is best.
4. A diet high in protein and vitamin D is best.
2. A high carbohydrate, high protein diet is best.
Rationale:
Carbohydrates are important to meet the energy demands of healing, and protein is needed is needed for cell growth. The vegan client needs to be taught to eat proteins that provide the essential amino acids which can be lacking in a vegan diet. Fats are needed in moderation for the development of cell membranes. Vitamins necessary to promote healing are C, K, A, and the B-complex vitamins.
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