A patient who has had progressive chronic kidney disease (CKD) for several years has just begun regular hemodialysis. Which information about diet will the nurse include in patient teaching? a. More protein is allowed because urea and creatinine are removed by dialysis. b. Increased calories are needed because glucose is lost during hemodialysis. c. Dietary potassium is not restricted because the level is normalized by dialysis. d. Unlimited fluids are allowed because retained fluid is removed during dialysis.
[Answered]: A patient who has had progressive chronic kidney…
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