End Stage Renal Failure

Paper Summary:

This paper reviews the nursing management strategy that adopts Callista Roy's adaptation model when engaged in the rehabilitation of an end state renal failure patient. The paper further discusses the need for identifying the reasons for renal failure and the role of the nurse at this end stage.

Overview:
Assessment of Behavior
Physiologic-Physical
Self-concept and group identity
Role Function
Interdependence
Nursing Diagnosis
Intervention
Evaluation

From the Paper:

"What role must the nurse play within the family dynamic? Does the patient understand his or her illness? If not, must the nurse act as an educator? Does the nurse need to mediate between family members, or provide advice as to how to secure the means of self-care? For example, during a family interview, does the family seem to understand the seriousness of the patient's condition, and are they acting as aids to ensure the current course of treatment is realized? For example, do they allow the patient to 'cheat' on his or her diet? Do they and are they capable of providing emotional, and if necessary, financial or physical support, when the patient is outside of the hospital environment?"

Sample of Sources Used:

• "End Stage Renal Disease: (ESRD." (2006) Health Topics: The University of VirginiaHealth Care System. Last Modified: August 21 2006. Retrived 1 Oct 2006 at http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/adult_urology/endstage.cfm

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