Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort-Nutrition
11. A client is admitted to a hospital for pneumonia and it is discovered that the client also has a stage II pressure ulcer. When planning a diet for this client, what foods should a nurse encourage the client to eat?
Test-Taking Tip
The client is likely in a catabolic state and cells are being destroyed. Look for the option with the most amount of protein.
Content Area: Adult Health, Integumentary; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Implementation; Cognitive Level: Application; Client Need/Subneed: Physiological Integrity/Basic Care and Comfort/Nutrition and Oral Hydration
Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort-Nutrition
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Answer 1 is incorrect because fruits and vegetables are mostly carbohydrates. Answer 2 is incorrect because whole grains are not complete proteins. Answer 3 is incorrect because this choice has a lot of fats as well as carbohydrates. Answer 4 is correct because proteins help to repair and build cells.
