KL is a 45-year-old male admitted to the hospital with an infection. He is on PD secondary to congenital disease of the kidney. He does not have diabetes. HT: 6' WT: 170 pounds (77 kg) Which of the following is likely true about KL's situation?
a. He goes to a dialysis center 3x per week
b. His caloric intake needs to be adjusted to account for calories in dialysate.
c. He will have to wait 6 weeks for the fistula to mature.
d. His prostate infection needs antibiotic therapy.
e. He is not a candidate for a kidney transplant.
b
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