A Nurse Is Working with a Cancer Client Who Needs

question 93

Multiple Choice

A nurse is working with a cancer client who needs to add kcalories and protein to his diet. The best advice the nurse could offer would be to:

• A)try new foods and experiment with herbs and spices.
• B)eat nutrient-dense foods first.
• C)use plenty of butter and margarine and add milk powder to casseroles.
• D)do not eat with others, since the company will be too distracting.
• E)eat fish and poultry more often.

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