The nurse is instructing a patient with end-stage renal disease related to chronic glomerulonephritis on dietary restrictions. Which of the following restrictions will apply to this patient?
A) Fluid, sodium, protein, and glucose
B) Fluid, potassium, calcium, and iron
C) Fluid, calcium, glucose, and iron
D) Fluid, sodium, protein, and potassium
Ans: D
Feedback: Patient's with end-stage renal disease usually require the restriction of fluid, sodium, protein, potassium, and phosphorus. Glucose is restricted only if the patient has diabetes. Calcium and iron stores tend to be deficient in the patient with end-stage renal disease. Patients will take calcium and iron supplements orally to replace deficiencies.
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