How much total sodium per day is recommended for a patient on Hemodialysis
2 grams
Where can you find the sodium content listed for a particular food?
Food label
How much fluid per day is recommended for a patient on hemodialysis
32 fluid Ounces
Does uncontrolled Diabetes with high blood sugars effect fluid intake
yes
Is watermelon considered as fluid
No
Are following considered as fluids: Ice cubes, Ice cream, popsicle, sherbet, jello
Yes
Should water used in cooking be counted as part of 32 fl ounce / day fluid recommendation
No
Is Milk/Coffee/Tea/Juice/Pop/Beer considered as Fluids
Yes
Is water used to take medications & liquid nutrition supplements considered as fluids
Yes
Are Hot Dogs, Pickles, Salami high in sodium
Yes
Are fresh cucumber, fresh carrots, steamed rice high in Sodium
No
Are seasonings such as pepper, mint, oregano, basil, garlic high in sodium
No
Is chewing on Ice cubes, drinking Beer/Pop safe way to cool summer thirst
No
Is chewing gum or eating hard candy, frozen grapes or strawberries safe way to cool summer thirst
Yes
is frequently rinsing with mouthwash, using fan/mist bottle safe way to cool summer thirst
Yes
Checking blood sugar levels and taking diabetic medications helps to control thirst
Yes
