A patient who sustained a major burn injury is beginning to take an oral diet again. The nurse encourages the patient to eat a variety of foods to best help in continued wound healing and tissue repair. Which of the following would be the diet regimen for this patient?

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The diet regimen should include foods that are high in carbohydrates and high in protein. This type of diet also keeps the patient in positive nitrogen balance.

A Patient Who Sustained a Major Burn Injury Is Beginning