A patient was admitted with ESRD and on hemodialysis. Which of the following elements should be restricted? (Select all that apply.)
a. Fluid
b. Protein
c. Carbohydrates
d. Fats
e. Phosphorus
A, B, E
The kidneys are responsible for the balance of fluids, protein, and other nutrients. When the kidneys are functioning suboptimally, dietary intake of those substances must be restricted.
You might also like to view...
The dimensional analysis method for using conversion factors is a modification of the _____________
____________. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse is assessing a client for the acute phase of the inflammatory immune response. Which of the following are considered cardinal signs of this response? (Select all that apply.)
1. Rubor 2. Tumor 3. Dolor 4. Scarring 5. Calor 6. Loss of function
A nurse at a rehabilitation center is required to administer medications to clients via enteral and parenteral routes. Which of the following should the nurse be aware of with reference to enteral and parenteral administration?
A) Parenteral administration means medication administration through the digestive tract. B) Intradermal indicates an enteral method of medication administration. C) Absorption rate of oral medications given via the enteral method is rapid. D) Among parenteral injections, intravenous medications are most rapidly absorbed.
A person diagnosed with type 1 diabetes experienced an episode of hunger, lightheadedness, tachycardia, pallor, headache, and confusion. The healthcare professional teaches the person that what is the most probable cause of these symptoms?
a. Hyperglycemia caused by incorrect insulin administration b. Dawn phenomenon from eating a snack before bedtime c. Hypoglycemia caused by increased exercise d. Somogyi effect from insulin sensitivity