A High-Protein Diet for a Client with the Nephrotic Syndrome

question 53

Multiple Choice

A high-protein diet for a client with the nephrotic syndrome is contraindicated because ____.

• A)protein foods are usually high in fat
• B)energy requirements are decreased with nephrotic syndrome
• C)high protein intakes may exacerbate urinary protein losses
• D)protein levels in nephrotic syndrome are not altered

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Definitions:

Isotope

Atoms of the same element with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons, leading to different atomic masses.

Element

An element is a substance consisting of atoms which all have the same number of protons, classically considered the simplest substances that cannot be broken down using chemical reactions.

Isotope

Atoms of the same element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons, resulting in different mass numbers.

Magnesium

A chemical element with the symbol Mg and atomic number 12, known for its low density and high strength, used in alloys, fireworks, and medical applications.