Two weeks after admission for major burns, a patient is continuing to lose weight despite a high-carbohydrate, high-protein diet. The nurse identifies the nursing diagnosis of imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements. In planning nursing interventions, the best between-meal snack for the patient would be

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Eggnog has the highest protein, calorie, and carbohydrates of the choices. Because the patient with a major burn is likely to be anorexic, it is important that the patient's foods be nutrient dense.

Two Weeks After Admission for Major Burns, a Patient Is