Assignment:
Discussion board 220 words
Chronic renal failure (CRF) is a life-altering diagnosis. A patient with chronic renal failure requires dialysis in order to survive.
Address the following topics/questions about a patient with Chronic Renal Failure on dialysis:
• Explain how and why poorly controlled diabetes and hypertension are the leading causes for this diagnosis.
• Provide a description of Hemodialysis (HD) in your own words. It is acceptable to use analogies and non-medical terms. Be sure to include what it involves, general treatment times/routines and why a multi-faceted healthcare team approach is often used.
• Finally, in general, why do hemodialysis (HD) patients require a high protein diet?