A 66-year-old patient recovering from surgery for cancer of the lung is thin and has an albumin level of 3.7 g/dl (37 g/L). The nurse will plan to teach the patient about

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After major surgery, the patient will require high-protein and high-caloric intake for several weeks to promote wound healing and decrease infection risk. Teaching the patient to increase protein during hospitalization will not meet the patient's needs during the entire time required for wound healing. The patient needs increases in both calories and protein. Fat is the best source of calories and should not be restricted when the goal is a high-calorie intake.

A 66-Year-Old Patient Recovering from Surgery for Cancer of the Lung