Chronic renal disease and pregnancy.
Women who have chronic renal disease are at increased risk for maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality during pregnancy. The severity of the renal disease is correlated with the degree of morbidity and mortality. Chronic renal disease ranges from asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) to end stage renal disease requiring hemodialysis and/or renal transplantation. Pregnant women with chronic renal disease require specialized nursing care. Communication between obstetrical nurses and renal nurses is extremely important to ensure holistic care of these patients.
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D003376:Counseling; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000451:nursing*