Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice Mrs

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Multiple Choice

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice Mrs. Juarez is diagnosed with cirrhosis and has developed ascites. Her appetite is poor, and she is losing weight. The nurse realizes that she is at risk for malnutrition and encourages Mrs. Juarez to:

• A) eat four to six times per day.
• B) increase her intake of carbohydrates.
• C) consume a liquid nutrition supplement with each meal.
• D) drink more fruit juice.
• E) include 3500 mg of sodium in her diet.

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