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

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A low-fiber,soft diet is recommended for patients with esophageal varices because fibrous or abrasive foods could cause potentially life-threatening bleeding.Patients with cholelithiasis should follow a low-fat diet;patients with hepatic encephalopathy should restrict their protein intake.Lethargy associated with liver disorders may make a soft diet easier to eat,but this would not be the reason for the diet order.

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