Which dietary goals are appropriate for a PD patient?

Which dietary goals are appropriate for a PD patient?

• A. Adequate protein intake, moderate sodium, careful fluid management, and monitoring potassium and phosphorus.
• B. Very low protein intake.
• C. Unlimited fluid intake.
• D. No monitoring of electrolytes.

Answer: (A)

In peritoneal dialysis, the dietary plan centers on supporting nutrition while keeping fluid and mineral balance in check. The best approach includes adequate protein to replace losses and prevent malnutrition, moderate sodium to control blood pressure and fluid retention, careful fluid management to match PD ultrafiltration and the patient’s thirst, and monitoring potassium and phosphorus because these electrolytes can accumulate with kidney failure and affect heart and bone health. The other options don’t fit: very low protein worsens malnutrition, unlimited fluid intake risks fluid overload, and not monitoring electrolytes can lead to dangerous imbalances.

In peritoneal dialysis, the dietary plan centers on supporting nutrition while keeping fluid and mineral balance in check. The best approach includes adequate protein to replace losses and prevent malnutrition, moderate sodium to control blood pressure and fluid retention, careful fluid management to match PD ultrafiltration and the patient’s thirst, and monitoring potassium and phosphorus because these electrolytes can accumulate with kidney failure and affect heart and bone health. The other options don’t fit: very low protein worsens malnutrition, unlimited fluid intake risks fluid overload, and not monitoring electrolytes can lead to dangerous imbalances.