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The Nurse Is Caring for a 53-Year-Old Male Admitted with Hepatic

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The nurse is caring for a 53-year-old male admitted with hepatic encephalopathy.The patient's ammonia level is now 112 mcg/dL; the patient is awake, alert, and responsive; and orders to advance the diet as tolerated have been written.The nurse recognizes teaching has been effective if the patient chooses which of the following meals?


A) Baked cod, a banana, and skim milk
B) Cheeseburger, french fries, cottage cheese, and chocolate milkshake
C) Chicken pot pie with carrots, potatoes and green beans, wild rice, cheesecake, and iced tea
D) Open-faced roast beef sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy, broccoli, and two cups of coffee

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