The nurse is talking to a patient with ESKD. The Patient frequently displays weight gain and increased blood pressure beyond the baseline of measurements. Which question is the nurse most likely to ask to determine if the patient is doing something that is contributing to these assessment findings?
a. "Are you controlling your salt intake?"
b. "Are you following the protein restrictions?"
c. "Have you been eating a lot of sweets?"
d. "Have you been exercising regularly.
Answer: a. "Are you controlling your salt intake?"
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