A patient is admitted to the intensive care unit with hepatic failure.The nurse would encourage the patient to eat which item from the provided lunch?
A)Whole milk
B)Pasta with tomato sauce
C)Salad with oil and vinegar dressing
D)Mixed fruit with whipped cream

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Patients with hepatic failure need to maintain adequate carbohydrate intake to support liver function and prevent muscle breakdown. Pasta with tomato sauce is a good source of carbohydrates and is less likely to stress the liver compared to options high in fat (like whole milk and whipped cream) or potentially difficult to digest (like raw vegetables in the salad).

A Patient Is Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit with Hepatic