Question:
Take a look at the risk factors, clinical manifestations as well as the etiology of acute kidney injury or chronic kidney disease. Next, answer the following question:
Discuss your key point.
All registered nurses, even advanced practice nurses, play a vital role in patient education.
You should explain how the information can impact your practice as a nurse practitioner. Do not discuss about health education.professional journals or text book references, not older than 5 years.
Answer to Question: NRS433 Introduction To Nursing Research
Chronic kidney disease (CKD), a growing problem in health care, is being cared for in primary healthcare where nurses play a vital role.
Even though the disease is irreversible, nurses need to carefully consider the management and treatment options in order to preserve the quality of one’s life (Jha, et al. 2013, 2013).
One important point to consider when practicing as a nurse practitioner is that diabetes is the major risk factor of chronic kidney disease. It must be properly managed.
An injury to the small blood vessels is what causes diabetes in patients.
If the blood vessels of your kidneys are damaged, the kidneys will not be able purify your blood properly.
This results in body swelling and water retention.
Additionally, nerve damage is caused by diabetes.
A person who has trouble emptying his bladder can result in pressure in the kidneys.
According to Lamine et.al., kidney failure affects approximately 30% of Type 1 diabetes patients and 40% in Type 2 diabetes patients. 2016).
Research suggests that CKD is progressive if it isn’t managed properly.
As primary care workers, nurses are responsible for managing patients with CKD and maintaining good glycaemic controls.
Nurses are responsible for monitoring blood glucose levels in a consistent manner. They also administer interventions that can help to control glycemic levels.
The treatment of diabetes properly can reduce the progression of CKD and increase the quality of life for patients.
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Chronic kidney disease: global dimensions and perspectives.
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Type 2 diabetes patients with chronic kidney disease are followed up by Swiss primary care doctors. Prevalence of and prescriptions of anti-diabetic medication.
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