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; 31(3): 346-7, 2004.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-15303434
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Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12596604
RESUMO
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects over 6.2 million people in the U.S. and most commonly results from diabetes and/or hypertension. Patients with CKD have an increased risk of anemia and hypertension. Anemia occurs early in CKD and can be effectively treated with epoetin alfa. Hypertension can be managed with lifestyle modifications and medications. Nurses play a vital role in managing these patients by providing early CKD/anemia screening and intervention, education, patient monitoring, and support for patients and caregivers.