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Andrew Jamison is a 47-year-old construction worker with a long history of alcohol abuse. Recently he has been experiencing fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, and weight loss. A visit to his physician and laboratory testing confirmed a diagnosis of cirrhosis. He is 5'10" tall and currently weighs 145 pounds (66 kilograms).
-Mr. Jamison eventually receives a liver transplant. Due to the risk of foodborne illness, Mr. Jamison should avoid all of these foods except _____.

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Case Study Questions ​
Use this case study to answer the following questions.
Andrew Jamison is a 47-year-old construction worker with a long history of alcohol abuse. Recently he has been experiencing fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, and weight loss. A visit to his physician and laboratory testing confirmed a diagnosis of cirrhosis. He is 5'10" tall and currently weighs 145 pounds (66 kilograms).
-Mr. Jamison eventually receives a liver transplant. Due to the risk of foodborne illness, Mr. Jamison should avoid all of these foods except _____. ​

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Mr. Jamison should avoid foods that could potentially cause foodborne illnesses since he will be on immunosuppressant medication after the liver transplant. The only food option that is completely safe is canned vegetables since they are already cooked and do not pose any risk of foodborne illness.

Case Study Questions ​

Case Study Questions