The nurse is planning a menu for a client with end-stage renal disease.
Which food would be appropriate for the nurse to recommend to the client?
The nurse is planning a menu for a client with end-stage renal disease.
Which food would be appropriate for the nurse to recommend to the client?
A. applesauce
[51%]
B. cantaloupe
[19%]
C. tomato slices
[9%]
D. veggie burger patty
[21%]
Statistics
Subject/Lesson
Subject
Nutrition
Lesson
Nutrition
Client Need
Test Plan
Basic Care and Comfort
Related Topic
Nutrition and Oral Hydration
Item Type
Item Type
Application
Explanation
Choice A is correct. Applesauce is an appropriate diet because it is low in potassium. Serving it chilled may make it more palatable. A client with end-stage renal disease will likely be ordered a renal diet whose crux is low in potassium, phosphorus, and sodium. Foods that are low in potassium and sodium and are suitable for a renal diet include green beans, cabbage, lettuce, peppers, grapes, blueberries, cooked summer squash, cooked turnip greens, pineapple, and raspberries.
Choice B is incorrect. Cantaloupe is rich in water and potassium. This would not be appropriate because of its high potassium content.
Choice C is incorrect. Tomato slices are rich in water and potassium. This would not be appropriate because of its high potassium content.
Choice D is incorrect. A veggie burger patty is dense in potassium and sodium. Foods rich in potassium and sodium would not be appropriate.
Additional Info
✓ A renal diet is low in potassium, phosphorous, protein, and sodium and may include fluid restrictions.
✓ This diet is used for individuals with chronic kidney disease, glomerulonephritis, and acute kidney injury.
✓ The renal diet is low in phosphorus because serum phosphorus levels are typically elevated, causing the serum calcium levels to be low.
✓ Individuals receiving dialysis may slightly increase their protein consumption because of the protein lost during dialysis.
