A client with chronic renal failure reports experiencing frequent muscle cramps. What should the nurse recommend as an appropriate intervention to alleviate this symptom?

A. Incorrect. Encouraging the client to drink more fluids may not immediately resolve the cloudy dialysate drainage. The nurse needs to assess the client's dialysis technique and the potential cause of the cloudiness.

B. Incorrect. Administering intravenous antibiotics is not the initial intervention for cloudy dialysate drainage. First, the nurse should assess the client's technique and position during dialysis.

C. Correct. Cloudy dialysate drainage may indicate improper dialysate exchange, infection, or other complications. The

nurse should first assess the client's dialysis technique and ensure proper positioning to identify the cause.

D. Incorrect. Discontinuing peritoneal dialysis should be considered if there is clear evidence of infection or other serious complications, but it is not the initial intervention for cloudy drainage without further assessment.

A. Incorrect. Reducing protein intake can lead to calcium loss and bone fractures in clients with chronic renal failure, as it may affect

bone health.

B. Correct. Limiting protein intake is a common dietary recommendation for clients with chronic renal failure to reduce the workload on the kidneys and slow the progression of kidney damage. Protein metabolism produces waste products that the kidneys must filter and excrete, and reducing protein intake can help alleviate this burden on the already compromised kidneys.

C. Incorrect. Decreasing protein intake may not necessarily improve appetite or overall nutritional status, as protein is essential for maintaining body functions and tissue repair.

D. Incorrect. While reducing protein intake can result in fewer waste products being generated, the primary reason for limiting protein intake in chronic renal failure is to reduce the strain on the kidneys, not solely to decrease waste production.

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