[Expert Solution]: A provider orders a high-fat,…

A provider orders a high-fat, high-protein, high-carbohydrate diet for a patient with cystic fibrosis. What is the best rationale for this diet order? Cystic fibrosis interferes with the digestion of food and absorption of nutrients. Thickened mucus secretions predispose the patient to anemia. Cystic fibrosis is a chronic disease characterized by altered electrolytes. The diet was ordered according to the patient’s preferred food intake.