Implementação do processo de enfermagem ao paciente submetido à hemodiálise

Abstract

Objective: to apply the nursing process in chronic renal patients undergoing hemodialysis. Methods: a descriptive study with a patient with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis for more than 15 years. The study was conducted in a dialysis clinic, located in the city of Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Northeastern Brazil, in April 2012, with a screenplay by interview and physical examination, after approval by the Ethics Committee on Research with CAAE 0139.0.051.000-11. After the interview, was held a clinical reasoning and the establishment and implementation of the care plan. Results: three nursing diagnosis were charted: Altered nutrition less than body requirements, excessive volume of fluid and insomnia. It was established and executed a plan of nursing care. Conclusion: the use of the nursing process provided assistance targeted to the real needs of the customer, providing the means to propose interventions and achieve expected results.