The nurse is caring for a client from India who has extensive deep tissue damage. The nurse notes that the client is also vegan
Which dietary information should the nurse teach this client to enhance the healing process?
A) "A low-fat, high-carbohydrate, low-protein diet is best for healing."
B) "A high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet is best for healing."
C) "A high-carbohydrate, high-protein diet is best for healing."
D) "A diet high in protein and vitamin D is best for healing."
Answer: C
Carbohydrates are important to meet the energy demands of healing, and protein is needed is needed for cell growth. The vegan client needs to be taught to eat proteins that provide the essential amino acids that can be lacking in a vegan diet. Fats are needed in moderation for the development of cell membranes. Vitamins necessary to promote healing are C, K, A, and the B-complex vitamins.
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