Suggest appropriate amounts of protein, sodium, potassium, and fluids for a patient on hemodialysis
Protein intake of 1.2-1.4 g/kg body weight; sodium intake of 2000-3000 mg/day; potassium intake of 2000-3000 mg/day; fluid intake should be equal to urine output plus 400-500 ml.
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What will be an ideal response?
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