The physician of an alcoholic client places him on a low-protein, high-carbohydrate diet. When choosing his menu, the client's best choice from the items below would be:

The correct answer is C. Waffles with butter and honey, orange juice. (A, B, D) These foods are high in protein, which needs to be restricted. (C) Serum ammonia levels can be decreased by restricting dietary protein intake. Waffles, honey, and orange juice are high in carbohydrate and low or completely lacking in protein. Butter, a concentrated…

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ALiver and onions, macaroni and cheese, tea with sugar
BBaked chicken, baked potato with bacon bits, milk
CWaffles with butter and honey, orange juice
DCheese omelette with ham and mushrooms, milk

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A
6% (3)
B
4% (2)
C
77% (37)
D
13% (6)

Explanation

(A, B, D) These foods are high in protein, which needs to be restricted. (C) Serum ammonia levels can be decreased by restricting dietary protein intake. Waffles, honey, and orange juice are high in carbohydrate and low or completely lacking in protein. Butter, a concentrated fat, will provide extra calories.

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