英文摘要 |
The purpose of this article is to describe the nursing experience of assisting an initial hemodialysis patient with end-stage renal disease. The nursing period was from June 30 to July 20, 2019. Data was collected by observation, interview, physical examination, and chart review. Gordon’s 11 functional health patterns were applied for systemic evaluation. Three nursing problems were identified including excess fluid volume, acute pain, and hopelessness. The application of individual nursing intervention during the nursing process educated the patient and her family on water restriction, proper diets for kidney disease, and self-care of dialysis. Providing fistula care education to enhance the patient ability to care for the fistula and keep the ‵Second Lifeline′in working order. Using active caring, listening and empathy methods to build a trusting relationship and encourage the patient to express opinions and inner feelings, clarify and correct misinformation about hemodialysis, empathy the trepidation of the patient when facing initial hemodialysis, and through companionship, family support and sharing experience with dialysis patients to relieve the anxiety and depression. Guide the patient to properly express emotions and thoughts, and finally the patient was upgraded self-care ability and positive attitude to face long-term hemodialysis treatment, and live with illness. It is suggested to set up workshops or regular gatherings in the workplace to exchange nursing experiences with each other, especially for first-time dialysis patients, to provide the most appropriate nursing care at the first time. |