Question

5. Collaborate with the patient and health care team to promote adequate nutrition and FLUID AND ELECTROLYTE BALANCE when AKI or CKD is diagnosed.

Answer 1

The professionals like nephrologist, dietician , nurses care givers should be collaborated for an effective management in AKI  or CKD diagnosis

The providers involved should prescribe the desired medication to relieve symptoms which are not nephrotoxic .The diet and fluid intake as to be planned appropriately to each patients by a dietician and the nurses should implement and assess the patient progress.The care givers should empty the urine bag or output of the patient and inform to the concerned nurse

Isotonic solutions are usually prescribed for fluid replacement

Hemodialysis can be done to treat severe acidosis

Avoid foods high in sodium ,potassium

The right amount of calorie intake,protein level ,amount or portion of food to be consumed ,phosphorus and fats

Limit extra fluids because kidneys cannot eliminate it

Medical nutrition therapy can be beneficial to counsel a patient

Monitor for any signs of complications for fluid overload and prevent it