The nurse reviews with the parents of an infant with biliary atresia that the treatment options for this disorder are: (Select all that apply.)
a. High doses of vitamins A and D
b. Liver transplant
c. Large doses of corticosteroids
d. Partial liver transplant
e. Kasai procedure
B, D, E
Liver transplant, partial liver transplant, and the Kasai procedure are the surgical options. Vitamins A and D are fat-soluble and, therefore, cannot be metabolized. Corticosteroids are not a treatment choice for this condition.
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A. Decrease calories and proteins and increase carbohydrates. B. Eliminate carbohydrates and increase proteins and fats. C. Increase calories, proteins, and carbohydrates. D. No dietary modification is needed.
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ANS: