TEST BANK FOR NUTRITIONAL FOUNDATIONS AND CLINICAL APPLICATIONS 7TH EDITION BY GRODNER Chapter 18: Nutrition for Diseases of the Kidneys

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MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Kidney disease affects the body’s ability to maintain a. body temperature. b. body weight. c. bone health. d. bowel function. 2. If a patient is losing signifi... cant amounts of protein in urine, he or she probably has a. acute renal failure. b. chronic renal failure c. nephrotic syndrome. d. renal calculi. 3. One of the nurse’s important roles in care of patients with nephrotic syndrome is a. monitoring serum sodium level. b. monitoring fluid intake and output. c. ordering a high-protein, low-sodium diet. d. monitoring serum phosphorus level. 4. The best way to ensure that patients with nephrotic syndrome are able to use their dietary protein to maintain lean body tissue is to a. provide 1.5 to 2.0 g protein per kilogram of body weight per day. b. encourage daily exercise. c. ensure adequate energy intake. d. provide adequate dietary potassium. 5. An example of a source of “hidden” sodium is a. mouthwash. b. saltine crackers. c. opaque salt shakers. d. raw fruits and vegetables. [Show More]

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