Author Question: Which statement is true? a. People with the nephrotic syndrome are often unable to control blood ... (Read 103 times)

lilldybug07 · **on:** Aug 21, 2018

Which statement is true?
a. People with the nephrotic syndrome are often unable to control blood lipids adequately by diet alone, and they may need to have lipid-lowering medications prescribed for them.
b. A protein intake of 1.0-1.2 g/kg body weight per day is recommended to minimize loss of lean body mass in nephrotic syndrome.
c. Edema secondary to nephrotic syndrome should be controlled through dietary sodium restriction, because diuretics cannot be used.
d. The nutrients thiamin and niacin represent the greatest deficiency risks for individuals with nephrotic syndrome.

Question 2

For patients with nephrotic syndrome, the recommended daily protein intake is
a. 0.4-0.6 g/kg body weight. b. 0.6-0.8 g/kg body weight.
c. 0.8-1.0 g/kg body weight. d. 1.0-1.2 g/kg body weight.