The role of the nurse in health and educational work on the importance of nutrition for patients on a chronic hemodialysis program abstract

Abstract

Nutrition is one of the most important issues in patients with chronic kidney disease, especially in those undergoing chronic hemodialysis. Advanced kidney disease and renal replacement therapy lead to a number of metabolic and nutritional disorders, which can be called loss of protein and energy in chronic kidney disease. Health education of patients includes giving advice on the lifestyle at home, the importance of regular check-ups and the importance of adhering to a diet and controlled, thus dosed physical activities.