Case Study

HR is a 65 yo F with CKD Stage 4 secondary to DM. Her doctor is preparing to put her on dialysis.

HT: 5’6” WT: 165#

Diet hx: B- 3 pancakes with syrup D- steak, fries

1 c orange juice lettuce/cucumbers with French dressing

1 cup ginger ale

L- ham and cheese with lettuce

1 cup grape juice S- chocolate cake or cookies

S- apple ½ c whole milk

-If her doctor starts her on HD, how much protein would she need each day?

Question

Case Study

HR is a 65 yo F with CKD Stage 4 secondary to DM. Her doctor is preparing to put her on dialysis.
HT: 5’6” WT: 165#
Diet hx:	B- 3 pancakes with syrup	D- steak, fries
	1 c orange juice	lettuce/cucumbers with French dressing
		1 cup ginger ale
	L- ham and cheese with lettuce
	1 cup grape juice	S- chocolate cake or cookies
	S- apple	½ c whole milk

-If her doctor starts her on HD, how much protein would she need each day?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Patients with CKD on hemodialysis require higher protein intake to compensate for protein loss during dialysis. The recommended protein intake for these patients is 1.2 g/kg of body weight per day. Option A and B are the same, and option D is too high for a patient with CKD Stage 4. Therefore, the correct answer is C. Patients on hemodialysis typically require a higher protein intake of 1.2 g/kg of body weight per day to maintain adequate nutrition and prevent muscle wasting.