Patients treated with hemodialysis often require supplements containing
a. trace elements.
b. essential fatty acids.
c. fat-soluble vitamins.
d. water-soluble vitamins.
D
Patients treated with hemodialysis often require supplements of water-soluble vitamins because of poor intake and losses during dialysis. Most patients do not need supplements of trace ele-ments, essential fatty acids, and fat-soluble vitamins.
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