Keywords

chronic kidney disease, collaborative care, end-stage kidney failure, end-stage renal failure, interdisciplinary care, kidney disease

Authors

1. Norton, Jenna M. MPH
2. Newman, Eileen P. MS, RD
3. Romancito, Gayle RN
4. Mahooty, Stephanie DNP, MSN
5. Kuracina, Theresa MS, RD, CDE, LN
6. Narva, Andrew S. MD, FACP, FASN

Abstract

Coping with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is challenging for many people, since symptoms often don't appear until the disease is advanced and the patient is close to requiring dialysis. This two-part article aims to provide nurses with the basic information necessary to assess and manage patients with CKD. Part 1, which appeared last month, offered an overview of the disease, described identification and etiology, and discussed ways to slow disease progression. Part 2 addresses disease complications and treatment for kidney failure.