Author Question: The client experienced severe trauma during a motor vehicle accident. When the client is able to ... (Read 95 times)

BrownTown3 · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

The client experienced severe trauma during a motor vehicle accident. When the client is able to tolerate a regular diet, which of the following foods can be used to help the client heal optimally?

1. Oranges
2. Tomatoes
3. Spinach
4. Popsicles
5. Soda

Question 2

The nurse is doing client education for a 71-year-old woman. She is a resident of a long-term care facility, and the assessment indicates that she is at a high risk for malnutrition. It is noted that she is only eating about 25 of her meals.

When asked why she does not eat more, she says she cannot chew very well. She has a regular diet ordered. A request is made for the physician to change the diet. What diet would best suit this client? A) Pureed B) Mechanically altered C) High fiber D) Clear liquid

cat123 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3

Rationale: To enhance healing, clients should eat foods that are good sources of vitamins A and C and zinc. Green and orange vegetables contain vitamin A. Oranges and spinach contain vitamin C. Protein-rich foods contain zinc. Clients wishing to enhance their ability to heal should increase their intake of protein- and nutrient-dense foods. Popsicles and soda contribute to early satiety and poor intake of nutrient-dense foods. Popsicles and sodas should be avoided.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
A mechanically altered diet is a regular diet modified in texture for clients who have limited chewing ability.