During the first 1-2 months, a client with digestive issues should adjust protein intake towards:

• A. Little More
• B. Little Less
• C. The Same
• D. Much More

Answer: (A)

The focus here is meeting healing needs while keeping the gut comfortable. After digestive issues, the body benefits from a modest protein boost to support repair of the intestinal lining, immune function, and prevent muscle loss. In the first 1–2 months, you don’t want to overwhelm digestion, but a little extra protein helps restore balance and function. So a small increase in protein intake is the best approach—enough to meet higher needs but gentle enough to be well tolerated. Start with a slight uptick and monitor how the client responds (satiety, fullness, stool changes, gas, or discomfort), then adjust gradually if tolerated. A reduction would risk slower healing, and a large increase can burden the digestive system and worsen symptoms.