If a patient experiences chronic symptoms of cholelithiasis and cholecystitis, the recommended nutrition therapy is
a. a low-fat diet.
b. gradual weight loss.
c. increased fluid intake.
d. a low-cholesterol diet.
A
A low-fat diet is used to treat painful symptoms associated with cholelithiasis and cholecystitis. Gradual weight loss may be beneficial in the long term, but will not decrease painful symptoms. Increased fluid intake and a low-cholesterol diet do not alleviate symptoms.
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