Question

1. Collaborate with members of the health care team to reduce patient risk for kidney INFLAMMATION, kidney INFECTION, and acute kidney injury (AKI).

Answer 1

1. Collaboration with the health care team helps to reduce patient risk for kidney INFLAMMATION, kidney INFECTION, and acute kidney injury (AKI). The team member must include Nephrologist, Primary care provider, nurse, Dietician, Diabetologist, physical therapist, and social worker.

• Different health care professionals work together to reduce the risk of kidney disease.
• Nephrologist analyzes the patient condition and level of risk for kidney disease and initiates care plan for prevention of disease.
• Primary care provider follows up the care of plan and minimizes the risk by controlling blood pressure and prescribing appropriate medicines.
• Nurse plays an important role and communicates with all team members to maintain the coordination of care. The nurse educates the patient about kidney disease and healthy practices to prevent it.
• Dietician provides a diet plan for the patient according to the patient condition. Low salt and a low-fat diet are advisable.
• Diabetologist helps to maintain and control of blood glucose level which increases the risk of kidney disease.
• Physical therapist educates the patient about a healthy lifestyle by initiating the daily exercise and regular walk to minimize the risk.
• The social worker helps to quit smoking, alcohol intake and directs the patient to use of community resources.