A child has sustained a minor burn. The nurse should teach the family that the child's diet should be high in
1. fats.
2. protein.
3. minerals.
4. carbohydrates.
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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