A patient with liver cirrhosis and hepatic encephalopathy is being assessed for nutrition support. Which dietary approach is currently recommended?
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A
Protein restriction to 0.6 g/kg/day to reduce ammonia
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B
Normal-to-high protein intake (1.2–1.5 g/kg/day) with branched-chain amino acids if needed
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C
High-fat, low-carbohydrate diet to spare protein
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D
NPO with total parenteral nutrition only