Sarah is a 21-year-old college student who has been diagnosed with Crohn's disease. She is underweight and has a poor appetite. Realizing that Sarah is at nutritional risk, the nurse advises that Sarah _____.
A) consume an oral nutrition supplement two to three times a day
B) increase the fiber in her diet
C) increase her intake of milk to four cups a day
D) eat more high-fat foods
E) begin tube feedings to supplement her diet

Question

Sarah is a 21-year-old college student who has been diagnosed with Crohn's disease. She is underweight and has a poor appetite. Realizing that Sarah is at nutritional risk, the nurse advises that Sarah _____.​
A) ​consume an oral nutrition supplement two to three times a day
B) ​increase the fiber in her diet
C) ​increase her intake of milk to four cups a day
D) ​eat more high-fat foods
E) ​begin tube feedings to supplement her diet

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The nurse's advice to consume an oral nutrition supplement two to three times a day is the best choice, as it addresses Sarah's poor appetite and underweight status in a safe and effective way. Increasing fiber in the diet may worsen symptoms of Crohn's disease, increasing milk intake may not be feasible for Sarah if she is lactose intolerant, and eating high-fat foods may worsen symptoms and health outcomes. Tube feedings should only be considered if other forms of nutrition support are insufficient or if Sarah is unable to consume food orally.

Sarah Is a 21-Year-Old College Student Who Has Been Diagnosed