The Nurse Is Caring for a Client in a Catabolic

The nurse is caring for a client in a catabolic state following complications caused by major surgery. Which action will the nurse take when planning for this client's food intake?

A) Weighing the client
B) Suggesting the client select eggs rather than oatmeal for breakfast
C) Meeting with the family and finding out the client's favorite foods
D) Telling the client that caloric intake should go up about 10% each day until complete healing is achieved

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