The school nurse is monitoring the diet of a child with cystic fibrosis. Which type of diet would the family be advised to follow?

Number 4 is correct.

Rationale: Because of malabsorption, clients with cystic fibrosis (CF) need one and a half to two times as many calories as people without CF. Following a high-fat, high-calorie diet will help meet these clients’ nutritional needs. Other options are not appropriate for clients with CF.