If a malnourished patient with cirrhosis of the liver seems to be vulnerable to development of hepatic encephalopathy,the best food to give them would be

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Vegetable proteins produce less ammonia than do animal proteins,and so the bean burrito would be a good source of protein for a malnourished patient at risk for hepatic encephalopathy.Scrambled eggs,roast beef,and hamburgers all provide animal protein.

If a Malnourished Patient with Cirrhosis of the Liver Seems