This paper describes the nursing experience of taking care of a patient who receives the hemodialysis treatment for the first time and has low protein and hyperphosphatemia problems because of lacto-ovo vegetarian eating habit. The felt hopeless while receiving hemodialysis treatment. The nursing period started from the 24th of April the 3rd of July in 2015. Data were collected through physical observation, interview,listening, and medical Records review. Overall assessment and analysis were carried out by use of Gordon eleven functional health assessment. The nursing problems inlcuded potential risk of infection, imbalanced nutrition-less than body needs, and hopelessness. During the nursing, active cares were utilized to establish a good trust relationship with the patient and nursing guides were provided gradually. The author used videos played by a cell phone to teach the patient how to take care of temporary duallumen catheter wound. The author discussed eating habits with the patient and suggested how to modify the diet to a high-protein and low-phosphorus one, assisting the patient to to recreate vegetarian recipes with a "phosphorus/protein" ratio less than 20. Moreover, when the patient felt helpless while receiving hemodialysis treatment, the author provided timely accompany and psychological support, listened and understood the patient’s needs, and encouraged the patient to express the feelings, to face the reality of life, to rebuild a positive view of life, and to re-plan for the future.