The diet for a patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD)should include (Select all that apply.)

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Patients with CKD are often malnourished especially at later stages.Patients require high carbohydrates and fats to maintain nutritional status.Sodium must be limited because of fluid retention and potassium must be limited because of failure of kidneys to excrete potassium.Low phosphorous is necessary to prevent further hypocalcemia.High calories are needed to maintain energy needs.In general protein must be limited,as the kidneys cannot excrete urea,the end product of protein metabolism.

The Diet for a Patient with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)should