Characteristics of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Question 1

How much of normal kidney function is replaced by hemodialysis?

Answer 1

15%

Question 2

What is uremia and what does it affect?

Answer 2

Uremia is a buildup of wastes in the blood due to kidney failure and it affects all body systems.

Question 3

What are the most common causes of CKD in the USA?

Answer 3

Diabetes, Hypertension, Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

Question 4

What are the treatment goals for a patient with CKD?

Answer 4

• Slow the progression of ckd
• Managing comorbidities and complications
• controlling symptoms
  -minimizing the effects of CKD on patients’ lifestyles
  -Kidney replacement therapy modality education
• Encouraging patients to actively participate in their healthcare