Patient X has developed ascites secondary to chronic liver disease. Other than typical indicators of protein and nutrient deficiency seen in liver disease, the patient's blood ammonia levels were normal, and no abnormalities in personality or mental function were noted. Which of the following include key aspects of medical nutrition therapy for this patient?
a. Fluid and sodium restriction, decreased protein.
b. Increased calories, decreased protein.
c. Moderately increased protein, fluid and sodium restriction.
d. Decreased calories, moderately increased protein.
c
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