The nurse instructs the postpartum patient that her nutritional intake should include which food(s) particularly supportive to healing? (Select all that apply.)
a. Legumes
b. Potatoes and pasta
c. Citrus fruits
d. Rice
e. Cantaloupe
ANS: A, C, E
Legumes and foods containing vitamin C are conducive to healing. Starches are not.
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a. true b. false