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What determines the limit for additional salt?
What determines the limit for additional salt?
- The type of salt consumed
- The severity of hypertension
- The presence of peripheral or pulmonary oedema (correct)
- The individual's sodium tolerance
What is the consequence of exceeding the limit for additional salt?
What is the consequence of exceeding the limit for additional salt?
- Development of peripheral oedema
- Reduced sodium tolerance
- Improved cardiovascular health
- Aggravation of hypertension (correct)
What is the primary consideration in determining the limit for additional salt?
What is the primary consideration in determining the limit for additional salt?
- Sodium tolerance
- Development of oedema or aggravation of hypertension (correct)
- Cardiovascular health
- Nutritional requirements
What is the relationship between hypertension and salt intake?
What is the relationship between hypertension and salt intake?
What is the impact of peripheral oedema on salt intake?
What is the impact of peripheral oedema on salt intake?
What may be necessary in late CRF if there is evidence of accumulation?
What may be necessary in late CRF if there is evidence of accumulation?
What is the recommended daily intake of potassium in late CRF?
What is the recommended daily intake of potassium in late CRF?
What is the primary reason for limiting potassium intake in late CRF?
What is the primary reason for limiting potassium intake in late CRF?
What is the recommended daily intake of sodium in late CRF?
What is the recommended daily intake of sodium in late CRF?
Why is prompt recognition and treatment of infections crucial in dialysis patients?
Why is prompt recognition and treatment of infections crucial in dialysis patients?
What is the main goal of limiting potassium and sodium intake in late CRF?
What is the main goal of limiting potassium and sodium intake in late CRF?
What is the leading cause of death in dialysis patients?
What is the leading cause of death in dialysis patients?
What is the ranking of infections as a cause of death in dialysis patients?
What is the ranking of infections as a cause of death in dialysis patients?
What is the primary concern in the management of dialysis patients?
What is the primary concern in the management of dialysis patients?
What is the outcome if infections are not recognised and treated promptly in dialysis patients?
What is the outcome if infections are not recognised and treated promptly in dialysis patients?
What might occur in some patients?
What might occur in some patients?
Which of the following might be a consequence of certain conditions?
Which of the following might be a consequence of certain conditions?
What might be a complication of certain health issues?
What might be a complication of certain health issues?
What is a possible development in some patients?
What is a possible development in some patients?
What might occur in certain patients as a result of specific health issues?
What might occur in certain patients as a result of specific health issues?
What is the relationship between hyperprolactinaemia and sexual function in both sexes?
What is the relationship between hyperprolactinaemia and sexual function in both sexes?
What is the benefit of treating women with dopamine agonists?
What is the benefit of treating women with dopamine agonists?
Why may insulin requirements decline in diabetic patients with end-stage CRF?
Why may insulin requirements decline in diabetic patients with end-stage CRF?
What is the effect of chronic renal failure on the half-life of insulin?
What is the effect of chronic renal failure on the half-life of insulin?
Which hormone is affected by the treatment with dopamine agonists?
Which hormone is affected by the treatment with dopamine agonists?
