The nurse has assigned the nursing diagnosis Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements, Related to Anorexia for a client with colon cancer. Nursing goals include the maintenance of present body weight. To achieve this goal, the nurse should suggest a diet that is high in
A) calories and low in cholesterol.
B) fat and calories.
C) fat and low in bulk.
D) protein and calories.

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Adequate hydration and a high-protein, high-calorie diet are vital to the recovery of normal cells from the adverse effects of chemotherapy.

The Nurse Has Assigned the Nursing Diagnosis Imbalanced Nutrition: Less