The nurse is providing dietary education to a client in end stage kidney failure who requires dialysis three times a week. Which information is important for the nurse to include about the client's daily diet?

The intake of protein should be increased to assist in healing the function of the kidney's nephrons.

The intake of protein should be increased to prevent malnutrition and increase energy.

The intake of protein should be decreased due to the progressively failing function of the kidney.

The protein intake should be decreased to prevent nitrogenous waste buildup.