Nurses managing CKD patients must balance fluid restriction, dietary guidance, m...
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affects an estimated 10% of the global population and is disproportionately prevalent among older adults, particularly those with long-standing diabetes and hypertension. CKD is a progressive condition that, if poorly managed, leads to end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis or transplantation — both of which carry significant morbidity, mortality and quality-of-life implications in elderly patients.
Nurses and caregivers involved in CKD management must be proficient in monitoring renal function markers (creatinine, eGFR, urine output), managing fluid and dietary restrictions, ensuring medication safety by checking renal dose adjustments, and educating patients on the importance of blood pressure and blood sugar control in slowing CKD progression.
Home care nurses play a particularly important role in CKD management, as regular monitoring and early identification of fluid overload, electrolyte imbalances or acute-on-chronic deterioration can prevent emergency hospitalisations. Mehermedics partners with specialist renal units in Sydney, London and New York to place trained renal nurses in community and home-based roles.
