What Would Help the Child with a Serious Burn Meet

question 16

Multiple Choice

What would help the child with a serious burn meet nutritional needs during the subacute phase of recovery?

• A) Decrease calories because the child will be on bed rest and will not need as many.
• B) Increase calories and protein to compensate for the healing process.
• C) Increase fat to replace the layer of fat next to the burned skin.
• D) Decrease carbohydrates and starches because the pancreas is strained by the healing process.

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