A client, diagnosed with renal failure, is prescribed enteral nutrition. The enteral food product will contain which of the following?

1. Lower protein content
2. Higher fat content
3. Lower calorie content
4. Lower carbohydrate content


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Enteral feedings to support a client diagnosed with renal failure will have a lower protein content. Feedings for these clients will not have a higher fat content, lower calorie content, or lower carbohydrate content.

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The developmental theory that is based on the process of socialisation is by:

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