Which nutritional intervention should be encouraged for a client with cirrhosis and steatorrhea?

a. Increasing the intake of polyunsaturated fat
b. Reducing kcalorie intake by 20%
c. Limiting vitamin B intake
d. Limiting fat intake and using MCT oil


d

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