What diet therapy would you recommend for LT considering the above conditions? Would his stress factor and energy needs change? Explain your answer


Soft bland foods if it will help tolerance. Basically, try to give the patient what he likes while meeting the needs described in questions 2, 3, 4, and 5 . If anorexia and/or diarrhea persist, a tube feeding may be necessary.

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