A client is being discharged after abdominal surgery. What information about the diet does the nurse teach the client?
a. "Be sure to monitor your fluid intake."
b. "Eat foods high in protein and vitamin C."
c. "Call the physician if you develop gas."
d. "You will need to limit your carbohy-drates."
B
Postoperatively, a diet high in calories, protein, and vitamin C promotes healing. There is no need to monitor fluid intake, to call the physician for gas, or to limit carbohydrates.
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