Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
Which type of diet should the nurse provide to help a client who has major burns maintain a positive nitrogen balance?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Clients with burns are hypermetabolic and require increased protein levels to maintain a positive nitrogen balance. Choices 2 and 3 are incorrect; carbohydrate levels do not help clients to meet this goal. Choice 4 is incorrect; a client with major burns requires a high-protein diet.