The client is a 50-year-old male with cancer, who has been losing weight. The nurse suggests the client eat which of the following to increase his calorie intake?
A) Use plain yogurt in place of sour cream.
B) Spread peanut butter on apple slices.
C) Add butter to his hot foods.
D) Substitute milk for water in recipes.
A
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Adding butter or margarine to hot foods is one way to add calories to the daily diet. The other choices will add protein to the diet.
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