Nursing Care During Kidney Failure Dialysis

2015-04-14 03:53

Dialysis is one way for kidney failure treatment and the purpose of dialysis is life-sustain. Well, how do kidney failure patients care themselves during dialysis?

1. Combination of western medicines and Chinese medicines

The combination of western medicines and Chinese medicines can reduce the side effects of dialysis, prolong the interval of dialysis, reduce dialysis frequency, prolong patients’ life expectancy, improve life quality and alleviate economic burden.

2. psychological counseling

Since dialysis has the characteristics of long duration and high cost, patients tend to abandon themselves to despair. Nurses and doctors should give their patients psychological counseling and let them have confidence and hope to their disease.

3. protect internal arteriovenous fistula

Internal arteriovenous fistula is the lifeline of dialysis patients so it is important to protect them. Patients can do exercise like fist clenching and raising their body up to promote blood circulation.

4. improve anemia and prevent infection

Since reduced red blood cells caused by damaged kidneys and blood loss during dialysis, anemia will occur. Severe anemia will affect the life span of people on dialysis. Therefore, patients should improve their nutrients and take erythrogenin to improve anemia.

5. control blood pressure and body weight

High blood pressure is one direct reason of death in dialysis patients because hypertension can cause cerebral embolism and cerebral hemorrhage. Over body weight can also result in heart failure. Therefore, during dialysis, it is vital to watch blood pressure and body weight.

6. Medication during dialysis

As for dialysis patients, it is important for them to take medication reasonably. Avoid renal toxic medications and protect residual kidney function.

In summary, dialysis patients should take combination of western medicines and Chinese medicines, do dialysis fully, follow a proper diet, take exercise moderately and form a good living habit.

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