Table 2 The simplified form of questions asked together with the correct percentage of answers (N = 133)
No | Question | Correct answer | n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
1. | Goals of nutritional management of chronic kidney disease | maintain good nutritional status, slow down disease progression and treat complications | 48(36.1) |
2. | Signs of a patient with fluid overload | oedema, shortness of breath, hypertension | 87(65.4) |
3. | Functions of protein | repair tissue, making hormones antibodies and enzymes, balance acid-base, fluid and electrolytes | 84(63.2) |
4. | Types of foods with high level of sodium patient with CKD should avoid | canned and processed foods such as bacon, sausage, popcorn | 30(22.6) |
5. | Why protein is restricted for a renal patient | to slow progression and minimize accumulation of uremic toxins | 26(19.5) |
6. | Importance of protein of high biological value for CKD patient | to provide the essential amino acids without resulting in excessive urea production | 15(11.5) |
7. | Why it is recommended to increase carbohydrate intake for a renal patient | provide energy and spare protein | 80(60.2) |
8. | Why fluids are restricted for a renal patient | reduce risks of hypertension | 71(53.4) |
9. | Why minerals are restricted for a renal patient | to avoid accumulation leading to bone diseases | 42(31.6) |