A nurse is teaching a client about protein needs when on dialysis. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?

Answer:

To maintain protein stores, the client should consume 35 kcal/kg of body weight.

Protein consumption increases phosphorus intake. Phosphate binders are recommended with meals.

Protein intake should include biologic sources of protein to include eggs, milk, meat, fish, poultry, and soy.

Amino acids are protein and are lost in the dialysate.