Abstract:Background: Hemodialysis patients experienced a number of issues that led to early session termination, decreased waste removal, and ultimately decreased dialysis effectiveness. The dialysis unit's nursing staff struggles to care for these patients. An updated practice guideline is needed to provide the proper interventions to lower complications and improve patient outcomes. Long-term maintenance hemodialysis has also changed the way that patients with end-stage renal failure are treated, reducing the risk of… Show more
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