If a Patient with Cirrhosis of the Liver Has a "Soft

question 13

Multiple Choice

If a patient with cirrhosis of the liver has a "soft" diet order,he or she probably has

• A) lethargy.
• B) cholelithiasis.
• C) esophageal varices.
• D) hepatic encephalopathy.

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