A nurse plans care for a client with burn injuries.Which interventions should the nurse include in this client's plan of care to ensure adequate nutrition? (Select all that apply.)

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A client with a burn injury needs a high-calorie diet,including at least 5000 kcal/day and frequent high-calorie snacks.The nurse should collaborate with a registered dietitian to ensure the client receives a high-calorie and high-protein diet required for wound healing.Oral diet therapy should be delayed until GI motility resumes.

A Nurse Plans Care for a Client with Burn Injuries