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Deast7027 · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

Anemia in dialysis clients results from blood loss during dialysis and decreased blood cell survival and the inability of the kidney to produce erythropoietin.

In addition to administering recombinant human erythropoietin (EPO), the nurse should encourage the client to eat foods rich in: 1. Calcium.
2. Potassium.
3. Iron.
4. Magnesium.

Question 2

Elemental formulas contain

a. partially or fully hydrolyzed nutrients.
b. the basic intact nutrients of an adequate diet.
c. elemental minerals in a readily bioavailable form.
d. single macronutrients such as glucose po-lymers, protein, or lipids.

livaneabi · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

3

Rationale: Sufficient iron stores are needed to prevent anemia. Treatment with EPO and adequate oral or intravenous iron supplementation has been successful in helping clients achieve target hemoglobin levels. Dietary sources of iron should also be included in the diet. Adequate supplies of calcium, potassium, and magnesium are essential is maintaining health, but have no role in the treatment of anemia.

Answer to Question 2

A
Elemental formulas contain partially or fully digested nutrients. They generally provide an ade-quate diet, but do not contain intact, undigested nutrients. They do not necessarily contain spe-cific forms of minerals. Formulas that contain a single macronutrient are called modular formulas.