NCLEX-RN · Question #282
A client has a history of alcoholism. He is currently diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver. The nurse would expect him to be on which type of diet?
The correct answer is B. High calorie and high carbohydrate. (A) A high-protein diet is contraindicated in hepatic disease. (B) High carbohydrates provide high-caloric content to prevent tissue catabolism. (C) A low-fat 2-g sodium diet is a cardiac diet; however, a low-fat diet would be beneficial. (D) A high-protein and high-fat diet is…
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A client has a history of alcoholism. He is currently diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver. The nurse would expect him to be on which type of diet?
Options
- AHigh protein and high calorie
- BHigh calorie and high carbohydrate
- CLow-fat 2-g sodium diet
- DHigh protein and high fat
How the community answered
(43 responses)- A12% (5)
- B79% (34)
- C2% (1)
- D7% (3)
Explanation
(A) A high-protein diet is contraindicated in hepatic disease. (B) High carbohydrates provide high-caloric content to prevent tissue catabolism. (C) A low-fat 2-g sodium diet is a cardiac diet; however, a low-fat diet would be beneficial. (D) A high-protein and high-fat diet is contraindicated in hepatic disease.
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