Question

1. Which of these statements about fluid intake for dialysis patients is correct? Select all that apply.

A. There are no fluid restrictions for dialysis patients.

B. Dialysis patients need to restrict fluid intake to water only.
C. Fluids are restricted to 600 mL plus the amount equal to the previous day’s urine output.

D. A fluid is anything that is liquid at room temperature, such as coffee, popsicles, and ice cream.

E. Hypertension may occur if large amounts of fluid are retained between dialysis treatments.

2. Because K.B. is on HD and has DM, who would be the best resource to help her with her nutrition questions?

Answer 1

All chronic renal failure patient undergoing dialysis will be kept in fluid restrictions in all forms to prevent fluid overload as there is no GFR

The fluid restrictions is considered on all liquid item

The quantity of fluid is calculated based on the past day urine output and the 600ml the standard quantity of a day

All fluid care liquid in room temperature

There will be a steady rise if blood pressure if there is excess fluid in the body

Ans:Fluids are restricted to 600ml plus the amount equal to previous day 's urine output

A fluid is anything that is liquid at room temperature, such as coffee ,Popsicle ,and ice cream

Hypertension may occur if large amount of fluids are retained between dialysis treatments

2. A dietitian can best help KB regarding the nutrition questions .