A dialysis patient has a phosphorous level of 2.0 mg/dl. You recommend:

a. add an additional serving of milk each day
b. eliminate phosphorous containing foods from the diet
c. increase high protein foods
d. none of these


Answer: a. add an additional serving of milk each day

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