Question

A patient with breast cancer experiences a 3-kilogram weight loss over the course of a week. The nurse is evaluating the patient after teaching necessary interventions to reduce the risk of malnutrition. Which statement made by the patient indicates effective learning? Select all that apply.
-"I can use packages of instant breakfast."
-"I can add cheese to sandwiches or snacks."
-"I can supplement puddings and cereals with Ensure."

Answer 1

Answer:

-"I can add cheese to sandwiches or snacks."

-"I can supplement puddings and cereals with Ensure."

Explanation:

The patient need to eat the food that makes her gain weight and avoid malnutrition. In the supplementation, its is important that the patient eats the diet that not only promotes weight gain, but supply the essential nutrients needed by the body. Thus, cheese is known to contain the fat from the milk that provides supplemental energy to the body. In addition, the patient needs to reduce the consumption of instant foods and consider nutritious foods. Thus, she can supplement puddings and cereals with Ensure. These interventions result in weight gain.

Answer 2

Answer:

The 3 options indicated the patience indicated effective learning.

Explanation:

The breast cancer patience is trying to show the nurse that though, she has achieved recommended weight loss over the week course, she should endeavour  to eat healthier while maintaining the trend of the weight loss achievement. The patience wants to prove to the nurse that she understood the implications of trying to malnutrition while trying to shed weight. She was trying to inform the nurse of her intended mix of diets to eat balanced and adequate diets.

"I can use packages of instant breakfast."

Using packages such as Carnation Instant Breakfast  to supplement puddings is healthy. One packet of the Breakfast Essentials powdered drink mix contains 220 calories when prepared as directed with skim milk. It also contains 5 grams of protein and 27 grams of carbohydrates. ... The drink mix contains 140 percent of the recommended daily amount of vitamin C as well as numerous other vitamins and minerals.

"I can add cheese to sandwiches or snacks."

She understands that adding non creamy cheese to sandwiches and snacks could cushion the effects of the junk effects on nutrition.  Some people are concerned that cheese is high in fat, sodium, and calories. However, cheese is also an excellent source of protein, calcium, and several other nutrients. Eating cheese may even aid weight loss and help prevent heart disease and osteoporosis. That said, some cheeses are healthier than others.

"I can supplement puddings and cereals with Ensure."

She demonstrated in her submission that supplementing pudding and cereals with ENSURE to augment for any deficiencies therein and at the same time maintain the choices of her eating habit.  The addition of  ENSURE PLUS is a source of complete, balanced nutrition that provides concentrated calories, protein, and fiber to help patients gain or maintain healthy weight. It can be used with or between meals or as a meal replacement.