a low protein diet to minimize urea production in the liver and thus decrease azotemia.

hair plugs to remedy the severe alopecia always seen in renal disease.

antacids, because they contain phosphate to remedy the hypophosphatemia typically found in CKD.

hydration, because the classic signs and symptoms of a renal patient include poor skin turgor, dry mucous membranes, and a high serum osmolality.