A Patient Being Treated for Hepatic Encephalopathy Could Be Expected

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient being treated for hepatic encephalopathy could be expected to receive a(n) ________ diet.

• A) low-protein and high-fiber
• B) high-protein and high-carbohydrate
• C) high-sodium
• D) unrestricted

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Definitions:

Conglomerate

A coarse-grained sedimentary rock composed of rounded clasts bonded together by a matrix of finer-grained particles and cement.

Breccia

A rock composed of broken fragments of minerals or rock cemented together by a fine-grained matrix, often found in volcanic or sedimentary contexts.

Clasts

Fragments of geological detritus or material broken off from a larger solid body, often found within sedimentary rocks.

Cement

A binder, a substance used in construction that sets and hardens and can bind other materials together, commonly used in concrete to make buildings, roads, and other structures.