title: The controversy over sodium modeling: should we use it or not?
abstract: Studies presented both for sodium modeling and against modeling have similar results but different conclusions. What is the best solution when confronted with conflicting interpretations of similar data and how can this data support our evidence-based practice? The conclusion is that the nephrology nurse who is the vital link between the provider and patient needs to take an active role in helping to determine the best sodium prescription for each patient.
authors.affiliation: James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA, USA.
authors.forename: Michael R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Henning
mesh_terms: D002985:Clinical Protocols; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D015312:Hemodialysis Solutions / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000032:analysis / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006706:Homeostasis; D006801:Humans; D006955:Hypernatremia / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D007010:Hyponatremia / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D007022:Hypotension / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000378:metabolism / Q000628:therapy; D008954:Models, Biological; D009325:Nausea / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D018579:Patient Selection; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D012107:Research Design; D012307:Risk Factors; D040242:Risk Reduction Behavior; D012964:Sodium / Q000032:analysis / Q000502:physiology*; D013894:Thirst; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014839:Vomiting / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D014882:Water-Electrolyte Balance / Q000502:physiology; D015430:Weight Gain
chemical_list: D015312:Hemodialysis Solutions; D012964:Sodium