Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
Full-length
Passage / Scenario
Laboratory resultsSodium
136-145 mEq/L
(136-145 mmol/L) 150 mEq/L (150 mmol/L)
Potassium
3.5-5.0 mEq/L
(3.5-5.0 mmol/L) 6.0 mEq/L (6.0 mmol/L)
Calcium
9.0-10.5 mg/dL
(2.25-2.62 mmol/L) 9.0 mg/dL (2.25 mmol/L)
Phosphate
3.0-4.5 mg/dL
(0.97-1.45 mmol/L) 5.8 mg/dL (1.87 mmol/L)
The home health nurse has reviewed the most recent laboratory test results for a client with chronic kidney disease. Which of the following would be an appropriate afternoon snack to recommend for the client?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
CKD patients need low-potassium, low-phosphorus snacks. Oatmeal with apples (C) is suitable. Milk (A) is high in phosphorus, and chips (B) are high in sodium. Pudding (D) may have additives.