A patient with burns covering 40% total body surface area (TBSA)is in the acute phase of burn treatment. Which snack would be best for the nurse to offer to this patient?

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A patient with a burn injury needs high-protein and high-calorie food intake,and the milkshake is the highest in these nutrients. The other choices are not as nutrient dense as the milkshake. Gelatin is likely high in sugar. The bagel is a good carbohydrate choice but low in protein. Bananas are a good source of potassium but are not high in protein and calories.

A Patient with Burns Covering 40% Total Body Surface Area