Basic Care and ComfortQuestion 854 of 2368

A client with chronic kidney disease asks about diet. Which nutrients should the nurse expect to be limited?

  1. Calcium, vitamin D, and iron
  2. Fiber, magnesium, and folate
  3. Sodium, potassium, and phosphorus
  4. Zinc, iodine, and selenium
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Correct answer: Sodium, potassium, and phosphorus

Impaired filtration causes waste products to build up. Diets limit sodium, potassium, and phosphorus to prevent these minerals from building up.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Healthy Diets: Chronic Kidney Disease. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026