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Quick Medical Diagnosis & Treatment
Kidney Disease, Chronic
Sections: Key Features, Essentials of Diagnosis, General Considerations, Clinical Findings, Symptoms and Signs, Differential Diagnosis, Diagnosis, Laboratory Tests, Imaging Studies, Diagnostic Procedures, Treatment, Medications, Nonpharmacologic Approach, Diet, Therapeutic Procedures, Outcome, Prognosis, When to Refer, When to Admit, References,
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Topics Discussed: kidney failure, chronic.
Excerpt: | |  Benefits of protein restriction in slowing decline of GFR must be weighed against the risk of cachexia upon the initiation of dialysis
Salt and water restriction: 2 g/d of sodium for nondialysis patient approaching ESRD; 2 L of fluid maintains water balance Potassium restriction to < 50–60 mEq/d Phosphorus restriction to 800–1000 mg/d Magnesium-containing laxatives and antacids contraindicated |
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