Nephropathy prevention in diabetic patients
Section: Health and quality of life
How to quote
Cano V, Cano E, García M, Barranco A, Domingo J. Prevención de nefropatía en pacientes diabéticos. Metas de Enfermería jul/ago 2003; 6(6): 23-26
Authors
Virginia Cano Íñiguez1, Elena Cano Íñiguez2, María García Moreno1, Ana Barranco Maduero2, Juan Domingo Lópe
Position
Enfermera. Centro Asistencial FREMAP. Arganda del Rey (Madrid)1, Enfermera. Residencia Geriátrica Isla Taray. Morata de Tajuñ
Contact address
C/ Leonor de Cortinas, 6, 3º D. 28500 Arganda del Rey, Madrid
Contact email: “virginia_cano”@fremap.es
Abstract
Diabetic nephropathy is one of the complications of diabetes with a more negative impact on the quality live of these patients. This project serves as a guideline for nursing staff in the prevention of renal complications caused by diabetes, through premature detection of Microalbuminuria, a main indicator of renal malfunction. The protocol teaches the nurse the rules for the early detection of microalbuminuria. The interpretation of the results will result in the patient being referred to the corresponding medical unit or to a modification in the nursing plan followed.
Keywords:
Diabetes nephropathy; microalbuminury; guideline; Diabetes Mellitus
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