Which snack would indicate to the nurse that teaching about nutrition during chemotherapy has been successful?

• A. Fresh salad with cucumbers, carrots, and tomatoes.
• B. Orange slices with yogurt.
• C. Strawberries with whipped cream.
• D. Milk shake with a packet of instant breakfast added.

Answer: (D)

During chemotherapy, keeping calories and protein up is essential to prevent weight loss and support healing, especially when appetite and taste can be affected. A snack that is easy to sip or swallow and packs a concentrated amount of nutrients best meets this goal. A milk shake with an instant breakfast packet does precisely that: it supplies protein and calories in a smooth, palatable form, and the fortified mix often adds vitamins and minerals. This makes it more effective for sustaining energy and body needs during treatment. The other options, while healthy, tend to be less energy-dense or protein-rich, which is why they’re not as strong for demonstrating successful nutrition teaching in this context.