title: Management of pediatric patients with chronic kidney disease.
abstract: Chronic kidney disease in children is associated with complications that require nursing interventions in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Given the progressive nature of the disease and the complexity of the treatment regimen, it is important that nurses be comfortable implementing acute and preventive care strategies and facilitating the coordination of care. In addition, the need for multiple therapies can be distressing for patients and their families, further supporting the role of the nurse in patient and family education and decision making regarding the plan of care. In this review, we discuss the pertinent issues of pediatric chronic kidney disease in the context of a case study to promote better understanding of real-world nursing practice.
authors.affiliation: Pediatric Nephrology, Inova Fairfax Hospital/Pediatric Specialty Clinics, Falls Church, VA, USA.
authors.forename: Deborah
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.forename: Dina
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: MacDonald
mesh_terms: D000359:Aftercare; D000740:Anemia / Q000209:etiology; D002648:Child; D015362:Child Nutrition Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D012080:Chronic Kidney Disease-Mineral and Bone Disorder / Q000209:etiology; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D003404:Creatinine / Q000097:blood; D018450:Disease Progression; D005919:Glomerular Filtration Rate; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010290:Parents / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D002666:Psychology, Child; D017582:Renal Replacement Therapy / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D012944:Social Support; D014883:Water-Electrolyte Imbalance / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D003404:Creatinine