Management of co-morbid diseases in a patient with established renal failure.

Full Abstract

This follows on from an article relating to chronic kidney disease (CKD) and co-morbidities. Not only do these co-morbid diseases cause problems to patients with CKD, they continue to impact upon them when they develop established renal failure (ERF). Various co-morbid conditions can affect the patient including diabetes, hypertension, anaemia and cardiovascular issues. As nephrology nurses we play a fundamental role in patient education, monitoring and management of these factors.

Author information

Author/s: Chamney, Melissa (M); Pugh-Clarke, Karen (K); Kafkia, Theodora (T);

Affiliation: City University, London, UK. m.chamney(-atsign-)city.ac.uk

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal: Journal of renal care (J Ren Care), published in France. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-Sep; vol 35 (issue 3) : pp 151-8

Dates: Created 2009/08/19; Completed 2009/10/29;

PMID: 19689698, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 10/29/2009, IMS Date: )

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