When a patient who has had progressive chronic kidney disease ( CKD ) for several years is started on hemodialysis, which information about diet will the nurse include in patient teaching?

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Once the patient is started on dialysis and nitrogenous wastes are removed, more protein in the diet is encouraged. Fluids are still restricted to avoid excessive weight gain and complications such as shortness of breath. Glucose is not lost during hemodialysis. Sodium and potassium intake continues to be restricted to avoid the complications associated with high levels of these electrolytes.

When a Patient Who Has Had Progressive Chronic Kidney Disease