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Running Head: NURSING REFLECTIVE ACTIVITY 1NURSING REFLECTIVE ACTIVITYSTUDENT:INSTITUTION:DATE:

NURSING REFLECTIVE ACTIVITY: 2The report reflects on Betty’s medical situation and will give the information about the patient necessary for her visit to the Kidney clinic.Needs and concernsStage 3 Chronic Kidney disease does not have a cure, but its rate of damage can be slowed down and even stop its progress. The patient is a 70-year-old woman, and her family is available to assist in self-management of her issue. The correct treatment and changes in lifestyles will help to keep Mrs. Betty and the kidneys healthier for a longer period. The patient, Mrs. Betty is required to have regular exercise to enhance metabolism processes and prolong the health of the kidneys. She should take the prescribed medicine and avoid contact with tobacco smoke. The patient glucose levels must be put in control to maintain a healthy blood pressure and consequently preserve the functioning of her kidneys. Waste products built up in the blood bringing about uremia[ CITATION GoA04 \l 1033 ]. High blood pressure was subsequently reported because of the chronic kidney disease at stage 3. Anemia and early bone disease resulted from a reduced count of red blood cells.Diet is an important part of her treatment, and Mrs. Betty requires healthy nutrition consisting of the following (Levin, 2008).Eating of food with proteins of high quality to meet her everyday protein needs.Controlling of sources of potassium by limiting when her blood level is high and above the regular and increasing potassium sources when blood levels are low below the standard level.She should take a variety of healthy food substances like legumes, whole grains, vegetables, and fruits.

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