A patient diagnosed with renal failure is unable to excrete protein waste products and develops a condition that requires a protein-restricted diet.The nurse instructs the patient that azotemia can be diminished by substituting other food groups for protein.What is an example of a food that this patient can substitute for protein?
A)Potatoes
B)Beans
C)Cheese
D)Soy products

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The foods that a patient with renal disease can substitute for energy are in the carbohydrate group.Potatoes are the only carbohydrate listed.

A Patient Diagnosed with Renal Failure Is Unable to Excrete