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elizabeth18

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A high-protein diet for a nephrotic client is contraindicated because
 a. protein foods are usually high in fat.
  b. energy requirements are decreased with nephrotic syndrome.
  c. high protein intakes may exacerbate urinary protein losses.
  d. protein levels in nephrotic syndrome are not altered.

Question 2

Nutrition therapy for nephrotic syndrome focuses on
 a. increasing the fat content in the diet.
  b. preventing protein malnutrition and alleviating edema.
  c. high-protein diets.
  d. high sodium intake.



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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

b





 

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