ABDOMINAL
CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE
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Question
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Which food item will the nurse remove from the dietary tray of a client with hepatic encephalopathy?
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salad
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apple
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bread
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legumes A high-protein diet can worsen hepatic encephalopathy; therefore, the nurse will remove the food item (legumes) that is high in protein.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Eating fruits and vegetables and lean protein such as legumes, poultry, and fish. Avoid uncooked shellfish. Taking vitamins and medicines prescribed by your health care provider for low blood count, nerve problems, or nutritional problems from liver disease. Limiting your salt intake.
Detailed explanation-2: -Vegetable proteins are the best tolerated, followed by proteins contained in dairy foods. The protein requirements of compensated cirrhotic patients consist on a diet containing at least 1.2 g of protein per kg body weight per day.
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