Nutrition role in preventing renal failure

Renal
Failure

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Renal
Failure

1. Introduction

Renal failure is a disease characterized
by acute kidney failure where the kidney fails to perform its basic functions.

2. Role of Nutrition in Prevention of
   Renal Failure

Nutrition therapy can potentially lessen
the burden of renal disease. According to Ko et al. (2017), a patient should
reduce protein intake to reduce waste in the kidneys.

3. Progression

The progression of
in four stages: first, second, third and end stage.

4. Treatment

There are several treatment options for
renal failure. The best treatment options for stage four renal disease is
dialysis or kidney transplant.

5. Recommended Diets

The most recommended diet for renal
diseases is a high vitamin C and low protein proteins diet. The patient should
and instead consume fresh foods.

6. Nursing Assessment

Renal disease is assessed by conducting
urine and blood tests.

7. Nursing
   Interventions

Some nursing
interventions for the renal disease include fluid status, dietary management,
medications and rest.

8. Client
   Education

Patient education
should focus on dietary lessons.

9. Adherence

According to Mukakarangwa
et al. (2018), patients are advised to adhere to medication and dialysis to
reduce morbidity, mortality and hospital stay.

References

Ko,G.J.,
Obi,Y., Tortorici,A.R., & Kalantar-Zadeh,K. (2017).
and chronic kidney disease.Current Opinion in
Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care,20(1), 77-85.

Mukakarangwa,M.C.,
Chironda,G., Bhengu,B., & Katende,G. (2018). Adherence to
hemodialysis and associated factors among end-stage renal disease patients at
selected nephrology units in Rwanda: A .Nursing
Research and Practice,2018, 1-8.