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What strategy would the nurse teach this client to increase her protein and calorie intake to promote healing after surgery? A) Consume high-fiber, low-fat nutritional supplements.
B) Eat less food.
C) Take protein supplements and eat low-fat, low-calorie meals.
D) Eat food that has been modified to be more protein- and calorie-dense.
D
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Postsurgical nutritional requirements increase for protein and calories to replenish losses and promote healing. Eating food that has been modified to be more protein- and calorie-dense is a good way to accomplish this.
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