NCLEX Style Questions: COPD Diet
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Date: 14/01/2016

NCLEX Style Questions: COPD Diet
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Which of the following diets is best for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
A. High-calcium
B. Carbohydrate-consistent
C. High-calorie, high-protein
D. Fat restricted
-High-calcium diet is appropriate to prevent osteoporosis and to facilitate vascular or muscle
contraction, vasodilatation and nerve transmission.
-Carbohydrate consistent diet is used for clients with diabetes mellitus and obesity
- while fat restricted diet is indicated for clients with malabsorption disorders, pancreatitis, gallbladder
disease and GERD.
Ans.: C is correct... High-calorie and high-protein diet is appropriate for clients with COPD for it provides
them the energy they need.