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Title: Patients with ascites should restrict their intake of
Post by: ibukunsulie85 on Jan 23, 2018
Patients with ascites should restrict their intake of
 
  a. protein.
  b. sodium.
  c. dietary fiber.
  d. saturated fat.


Title: Patients with ascites should restrict their intake of
Post by: ecarvallo1 on Jan 23, 2018
B
Patients with ascites should restrict their intake of sodium to limit fluid retention. Protein intake should not be restricted unless the patient has encephalopathy. Dietary fiber intake should only be limited if the patient has esophageal varices. Intake of saturated fat does not need to be li-mited.