Billy Lewis is a 20-year-old man admitted to the hospital with the nephrotic syndrome. He is 5'11", weighs 192 pounds, and has edema. His blood values include albumin 1.7 g/dL, K+ 3.3 mEq/L, and LDL cholesterol 192 mg/dL. He is complaining of hunger and wants a snack. The most appropriate food choice is ____
A) a sausage biscuit
B) a grilled chicken sandwich with lettuce and tomato
C) peanut butter and crackers
D) cottage cheese and canned fruit
B
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