Recognizing and treating autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease

Abstract: Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease causes chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease. Mechanisms include cyst production, multiplication, and enlargement leading to increased kidney size, and ultimately kidney failure. Although there is no known cure, NPs are uniquely positioned to help patients manage their symptoms and delay onset of kidney failure and need for dialysis.
Source: The Nurse Practitioner - Category: Nursing Tags: Feature: KIDNEY DISEASE Source Type: research