How would a high-protein diet affect the need for fluid?
a. The extra protein increases the renal solute load, which in turn would increase fluid requirements.
b. It would decrease the amount of fluid needed.
c. It would cause liver damage.
d. Protein intake is unrelated to either renal solute load or fluid needs.
a
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