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CCNS Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist

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A patient who sustained a major burn injury is beginning to take an oral diet again. The nurse encourages the patient to eat a variety of foods to best help in continued wound healing and tissue repair. Which of the following would be the diet regimen for this patient?
  1. High protein and high fat
  2. Low protein and high carbohydrate
  3. High carbohydrate and high protein
  4. Low carbohydrate and high fat
Explanation
Answer - C - The diet regimen should include foods that are high in carbohydrates and high in protein. This type of diet also keeps the patient in positive nitrogen balance.
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