A Parent of a Child with Major Burns Asks the Nurse

question 20

Multiple Choice

A parent of a child with major burns asks the nurse why a high-calorie and high-protein diet is prescribed.Which response should the nurse make?

• A)The diet promotes growth.
• B)The diet will improve appetite.
• C)The diet will diminish risks of stress-induced hyperglycemia.
• D)The diet will avoid protein breakdown.

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