Discussion responses should be on topic, original, and contribute to the quality of the Discussion by making frequent informed references to lesson material. Initial Discussion responses should be a minimum of 200 words. Make two or more responses to classmates that are thoughtful and advance the Discussion and are a minimum of 75 words. Chronic renal failure (CRF) is a life-altering diagnosis. A patient with chronic renal failure requires dialysis in order to survive. Address the following topics/questions about a patient with Chronic Renal Failure on dialysis: Explain how and why poorly controlled diabetes and hypertension are the leading causes for this diagnosis. Provide a description of Hemodialysis (HD) in your own words. It is acceptable to use analogies and non-medical terms. Be sure to include what it involves, general treatment times/routines and why a multi-faceted healthcare team approach is often used. Finally, in general, why do hemodialysis (HD) patients require a high protein diet?
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