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An Older Client with an Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive

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An older client with an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has a low oxygen saturation level and becomes short of breath when eating. Why should the nurse recommend that this client be on a high-fat high-protein diet?


A) The risk of heart disease is low because of the client's age
B) Allows a weight gain and develop muscle to aid with recovery
C) Provides more calories per bite to permit less food intake but with more calories
D) Foods high in protein and fats are easier to digest and less likely to cause indigestion

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