A male patient with liver cirrhosis has a serum ammonia level of 80 mcg/dL. Which of the following dietary recommendations is appropriate for the patient?

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The normal range of serum ammonia is between 35 and 65 mcg/dL. The patient's serum ammonia is higher, so he must limit his intake of foods high in protein. Ammonia is a byproduct of protein metabolism.

A Male Patient with Liver Cirrhosis Has a Serum Ammonia