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Protein

Essential for tissue growth and repair

Water

Most essential nutrient for life

Kidney disease

Low protein, protein can further damage kidneys

Fluid restriction

High blood pressure, heart disease, kidney disease or fluid retention

Clear liquid

Clear juice and black coffee however not coffee with creamer

Dysphagia

Difficulty swallowing

Urination

Voiding

Diuretics

Medication’s that cause frequent urination

Occult blood

Blood hidden in the stool that’s only visible under a microscope

hemorrhoids

Enlarged vans in the rectum

Malabsorption

When the body can’t absorb or digest nutrients properly

GERD

heart burn

Protein foods

Seafood, dry beans, poultry, and soy

Carbohydrates

Bread, cereal, and potatoes

Vitamin

Classified as water, soluble and fat soluble

Minerals

Iron and calcium

Water

The most essential nutrient for the body

Dialysis

A medical process that improves an extends the life of a residence suffering from kidney failure

Chronic renal failure

Can be caused by long-term high blood pressure

bladder retraining

Encourage the resident to drink plenty of fluids, even if an incontinence is currently a problem