Education ChronicKidney Disease What do my kidneys do?Remove fluidRemove waste productsControl blood pressure and red blood cell productionKeep body chemicals in balance What is kidney failure?Kidneys stop working or work less than 15%Fluid and Chemical Wastes build up in the bodyLife threatening unless treated by dialysis or kidney transplantation CausesUncontrolled DiabetesUncontrolled HypertensionInflamationHeredityChronic InfectionObstructionAccidents Benefits of Clinical Management & EducationDecreased HospitalizationsBetter nutrional statusBetter control of anemia, diabetes, and high blood pressureAbility to make informed decisions about treatment optionsPatients feel supported by staff FOCUS ONHEALTH Focus on Access Focus on Adequacy Focus on Advanced Directives Focus on Anemia Focus on Bone Health Focus on Diet Focus on Exercise Focus on Fluids Focus on Infection Control Focus on Labs Focus on Medications Focus on Treatment Options For MoreInformation You can link to the National Kidney Foundation website or contact us to speak to a nurse educator.
