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 PD, 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 PD, how much protein would she need each day?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Patients on peritoneal dialysis (PD) require higher protein intake, typically 1.2-1.3 g/kg, to compensate for protein losses during dialysis and maintain nutritional status.