A nurse is educating the family of a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which of the following statements made by the nurse is accurate? Select all that apply.
A) One of our goals is to prepare the client for dialysis.
B) These treatments are designed to minimize uremic toxicity.
C) I will be in constant contact with you, the client, and the care team.
D) I will be monitoring the client closely and often.
E) There is no standard nutritional plan for clients with kidney disease.
B) These treatments are designed to minimize uremic toxicity.
C) I will be in constant contact with you, the client, and the care team.
D) I will be monitoring the client closely and often.
E) There is no standard nutritional plan for clients with kidney disease.
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