Additional Websites; Learn More

         Although I have covered many of the main points, there is much more information that can be covered regarding chronic kidney disease. For a more in depth description of the disease, its symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, etc., visit some of the following helpful sites:

• https://www.kidney.org/kidneydisease/aboutckd
• http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/kidney-disease/basics/definition/con-20026778
• http://www.emedicinehealth.com/chronic_kidney_disease/article_em.htm

         As a nurse, there are many things that should be considered when caring for a patient with chronic kidney disease. Because of the many side affects that are associated with this progressive disease, multiple aspects of a patient's health need to be observed and monitored. The following website, NursesLabs.com, outlines 6 different care plans for patients with CKD. The care plans provide specific nursing priorities, interventions, and desired outcomes.

• http://nurseslabs.com/6-chronic-renal-failure-nursing-care-plans/

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