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Cooldude101 · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

People with COPD often have difficulty taking in enough calories because of the fatigue they experience from the hypermetabolism of their respiratory stress. What would be an appropriate nutritional intervention for someone with COPD?

A) Limit total fluid intake.
B) Increase empty-calorie liquids with meals.
C) Eat small frequent meals.
D) Limit fiber.

Question 2

If a patient is taking a drug that causes dry mouth, he or she may be advised to

a. choose soft, moist foods.
b. use mouthwash between meals.
c. drink liquids only until the problem re-solves.
d. choose dry foods to stimulate saliva pro-duction.

tashiedavis420 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
There are various strategies that can be used to help COPD clients increase their nutritional intake: eating small frequent meals, eating nutritionally dense foods, and limiting empty liquids with meals.

Answer to Question 2

A
Soft, moist foods are easier to eat for patients with dry mouths because they do not require saliva to swallow. Using mouthwash between meals may further dry the mouth. Drinking only liquids may help with the dry mouth but is likely to result in inadequate nutrient intake. Dry foods do not stimulate saliva production and a patient with a dry mouth will be unlikely to be able to eat them.