| Theme |
Dialysis Therapy in Aging Society -- Current Status and Involved Problems |
| Title |
Nursing of the dialysis patient who is aged -- until entering the dialysis room and coming home |
| Author |
Go Niina |
Department of Nursing, Masuko Institute for Medical Research |
| Author |
Hisamitsu Sato |
Department of Nursing, Masuko Institute for Medical Research |
| [ Summary ] |
In the blood dialysis patient's treatment, various types of staff members share related patient care issues. Head nurses may make medical judgments even though there is little precedent. Therefore, head nurses who work in dialysis room should have the ability make medical judgments, through abundant knowledge of their field. It is necessary to note even minor changes in patient condition. It is necessary for dialysis nurses to be highly educated in observing patient symptoms. |