Identify the instructions by the nurse that best help prevent complications from renal disease in a client who is being prepared for hemodialysis due to end-stage renal disease secondary to polycystic kidney disease.
A)Make sure you drink 2 to 3 liters each day to prevent cramps.
B)Increase your intake of fresh fruits such as bananas and oranges.
C)Limit your sodium intake and avoid using a salt substitute.
D)Eat 3 to 5 ounces of meat at each meal to prevent catabolism.

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Limiting sodium intake and avoiding salt substitutes can help prevent complications such as fluid overload, hypertension, and electrolyte imbalances in clients with renal disease. Additionally, instructions to drink 2 to 3 liters per day and increase intake of fresh fruits are not necessarily specific to preventing complications related to hemodialysis, and the recommendation to eat 3 to 5 ounces of meat at each meal may not be appropriate for clients with renal disease who require hemodialysis due to increased protein metabolism.

Identify the Instructions by the Nurse That Best Help Prevent