Nutrition and Diet Therapy 6th Edition by Carroll Lutz, Erin Mazur , Nancy Litch

Exercise 4

Mr. W is a 55-year-old White man admitted to the acute care unit for jaundice and ascites secondary to cirrhosis of the liver. He has gained 15 pounds in the past 3 weeks, and his serum sodium is 125 mEq/L. He is a diagnosed alcoholic who has been through a detoxification program several times in the past 5 years. The dietitian has instructed 1.Mr. W on a 1500-mg sodium diet with a fluid restriction of 1000 mL per day. 1.Ms. M has been diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease. Dietary instructions should include taking:
A) Normal amounts of protein to help tighten the cardiac sphincter.
B) Mint teas to counteract the bitter taste caused by reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus.
C) Small amounts of wine with dinner to aid in relaxation and enjoyment of the meal.
D) Whole milk products to increase the kilocalorie density of the diet.