Case Study

Question 8

Question 8

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Case Study

HR is a 65 yo F with CKD Stage 4 secondary to DM. Her doctor is preparing to put her on dialysis.
HT: 5’6”           WT: 165#
Diet hx:	B- 3 pancakes with syrup	D- steak, fries
	1 c orange juice	lettuce/cucumbers with French dressing
		1 cup ginger ale
	L- ham and cheese with lettuce
	1 cup grape juice	S- chocolate cake or cookies
	S- apple	½ c whole milk

-Based on the National Kidney Foundation guidelines, how would you estimate HR's calorie needs?

A) 20-25 kcal/kg
B) 25-30 kcal/kg
C) 30-35 kcal/kg
D) 15-20 kcal/kg

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