The nurse is caring for a patient with a surgical wound. How can the nurse promote healing?
a. Offer fluids every 4 hours
b. Encourage the consumption of large meals
c. Encourage up to 1000 mL of daily fluid intake
d. Encourage the consumption of small frequent meals
ANS: D
To promote wound healing, dietary services can provide small frequent feedings. Fluids, when tolerated, should be offered hourly. Unless contraindicated, the nurse should encourage an intake of 2000 to 2400 mL in 24 hours.
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