If BT was following his diet and medication plans as prescribed, the dietitian was making her determinations based on his anthropometric measurements and lab values. Using these two parameters, give possible explanations for the changes the dietitian recommended in BT's nutrition care plan
Kcals: She reduced BT's kcals because he gained weight, 5 kg over his usual weight.
Protein: She increased his protein slightly. This was probably done to enable him to eat more meat. The fact that he is active and that he will lose more amino acids through CAPD will make this possible.
Na: His Na was increased because it was low and CAPD provides a greater chance for a loss of Na.
Ca: Calcium was increased because it was on the low side of normal and Ca balance in renal patients is very important.
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