Nutrition and Diet Therapy 6th Edition by Carroll Lutz, Erin Mazur , Nancy Litch

Exercise 5

Mr. L is suffering from second- and third-degree burns over 40% of his body. His physician has decided to use topical agents and leave the wound open to air. In the first 30 to 40 days postburn, the health-care team is planning nutritional support. The best supplemental feedings for the client would be:
A) A high-fat feeding such as a milkshake made with 1 / 2 cup skim milk and 1 cup of ice cream
B) A high-carbohydrate feeding such as soda with added honey
C) A polymeric (complete nutritional) supplement that is acceptable to the client
D) A high-kilocalorie dessert such as apple pie, cake, or ice cream