The nurse is working with a client who has diarrhea as an adverse effect of chemotherapy being administered as treatment for cancer.The nurse plans with the dietitian to provide the client with which of the following diets?

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The client's diarrhea indicates the need for a low-residue diet to decrease bowel movements and minimize the stimulation of the intestines. The high-protein and high-calorie diet are needed to provide adequate nutrition and energy for the body to heal from cancer and to tolerate the chemotherapy. The addition of low-fat foods also helps to decrease stimulation of the intestines and encourages adequate nutrient absorption. The option A (High-residue, low-fat, high-calorie) is incorrect because it includes high-residue foods that can worsen diarrhea. The option C (High-residue, low-protein, and moderate-calorie) is incorrect because it contains low protein that is not sufficient for healing and does not meet the body's demands for minerals and vitamins during cancer treatment. The option D (Low-residue, high-fat, and moderate-calorie) is incorrect because it contains high-fat foods that can worsen diarrhea, and it lacks enough protein and necessary vitamins and minerals that are vital for healing and energy needs of the body during chemotherapy.

The Nurse Is Working with a Client Who Has Diarrhea