Patient X has just had an AV fistula placement for hemodialysis. When she was admitted to the hospital, her weight was 150 lb. She is 5'6", and according to the patient, she normally weighed 140 lbs. until about one year ago when she was first diagnosed with Stage 3 CKD. She has undergone a hemodialysis treatment this morning, and her post-dialysis weight was 145 lbs. As this patient's dietitian,
on which weight should you base your determination of her nutrient needs?
a. 150 lbs
b. 140 lbs
c. 145 lbs
d. 130 lbs
c
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