True or False: Adequate fluid intake is recommended for patients with UTIs as well as vitamin C
to acidify urine. TRUE
True or False: Cranberry juice is recommended for patients with UTIs because it is a biological
substance that inhibits E. coli growth. TRUE
When dealing with the diet of a patient with chronic renal disease, what is the primary goal of
protein intake? control of nitrogen intake
What is the recommendation for 50% of dietary protein? that it be of substances with high
biological value => contains all the essential AA - eggs, meat and dairy products
, Nutrition and Renal Disease Questions And
Answers
While vegetarian diets can be beneficial to patients with renal disease, what problem might
occur? What will the patient need to do to continue on this type of diet? the problem with
this diet is they are often high in K and P
if the pt decides to have a vegetarian diet, they will also need adequate protein and eat foods in
the right combination in order to avoid excess K and P
True or False: For patients with renal insufficiency, the protein restriction is typically no less than
40 grams/day TRUE
True or False: During dialysis, amino acids are lost during the process therefore, a higher protein
diet may be needed TRUE
What is the recommended daily intake of potassium? 2-3 grams/day
While the amount of potassium allowed in the diet is evaluated on an individual basis, what
amount of protein would be allowed for a person with anuria and K+ level > 6.5? 780 -
975 mg/day
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