Question

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the nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a client with cirrhosis and notes that the ammonia level is 85 mcg/dl. which dietary selection does the nurse suggest to the client?
laboratory results
test and results
ammonia 85 mcg/dl
reference range
10 - 80 mcg/dl
answer options
1 roast pork
2 cheese omelet
3 pasta with sauce
4 tuna fish sandwich

Explanation:

Clients with cirrhosis and elevated ammonia levels (normal range 10 - 80 mcg/dL, this client has 85 mcg/dL) should limit protein - rich foods as protein metabolism can increase ammonia production. Roast pork, cheese omelet, and tuna fish sandwich are high - protein foods. Pasta with sauce is a lower - protein option.

Answer:

1. Pasta with sauce