After teaching a client who is at risk for the formation of pressure ulcers, a nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which dietary choice by the client indicates a good understanding of the teaching?
a. Low-fat diet with whole grains and cereals and vitamin supplements
b. High-protein diet with vitamins and mineral supplements
c. Vegetarian diet with nutritional supplements and fish oil capsules
d. Low-fat, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, low-carbohydrate diet
ANS: B
The preferred diet is high in protein to assist in wound healing and prevention of new wounds. Fat is also needed to ensure formation of cell membranes, so any of the options with low fat would not be good choices. A vegetarian diet would not provide fat and high levels of protein.
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