title: Maintaining near-normal life style for ESRD patients.
abstract: Over the past 2 years, the nephrology nursing staff assisted the patient to meet all four expected outcomes. He has in the past and is currently demonstrating positive coping strategies and problem-solving techniques. His hematocrit was maintained above 27% whenever possible. He expressed satisfaction with his sexuality and is a very proud father. His pretransplant knowledge deficit was overcome by the education given by the transplant team and his primary nurse. The multidisciplinary team approach was successful in assisting to maintain a near normal lifestyle for a most grateful ESRD patient. His cooperative attitude, young age, and generally good health allowed him to take an active part in his care.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Steen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology*; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011788:Quality of Life