The nurse is caring for a client who has had progressive chronic kidney disease (CKD) for several years and is starting hemodialysis. Which of the following information about diet should the nurse include in client teaching?

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Once the client is started on dialysis and nitrogenous wastes are removed, there is less protein lost; therefore 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.

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