A pediatric client sustains a minor burn. When teaching the family the treatment for this burn, the nurse would teach that the client's diet should be high in which substance?
1. Fats
2. Protein
3. Minerals
4. Carbohydrates
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Parents should be taught that management of a minor burn requires a high-calorie, high-protein diet. This is necessary to meet the increased nutritional requirements of healing.
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