A patient diagnosed with renal failure is unable to excrete protein waste products and develops a condition that requires a protein-restricted diet
The nurse instructs the patient that azotemia can be diminished by substituting other food groups for protein, such as: a. potatoes.
b. beans.
c. cheese.
d. soy products.
A
The foods that a patient with renal disease can substitute for energy are in the carbohydrate group. Potatoes are the only carbohydrate listed.
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