The nurse identifies the nursing diagnosis of imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements for a patient with COPD.What is an appropriate intervention for this problem?

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Patients with COPD often have an increased caloric and protein need due to the increased work of breathing. A high-calorie, high-protein diet with frequent small meals can help meet these needs. Fruits and fruit juices alone may not provide enough calories or protein, and frozen meals may not be the best choice for providing adequate nutrition. A high-carbohydrate diet may not be appropriate for some patients with COPD.

The Nurse Identifies the Nursing Diagnosis of Imbalanced Nutrition: Less