Describe any three of the thirteen items that a dialysis record comprehensive assessment should include according to federal regulations


Any three of the following:
?Current health status and medical condition, including comorbid conditions.
The appropriateness of the dialysis prescription, blood pressure, and fluid management needs
Laboratory profile, immunization history, and medication history
Factors associated with anemia, such as hematocrit, hemoglobin, iron stores, and potential treatment plans for anemia, including administration of erythropoiesis-stimulating agent(s)
Factors associated with renal bone disease
Nutritional status (evaluated by a dietitian)
Psychosocial needs (evaluated by a social worker)
Dialysis access type and maintenance (for example, arteriovenous fistulas, arteriovenous grafts, and peritoneal catheters)
The patient's abilities, interests, preferences, and goals, including the desired level of participation in the dialysis care process; the preferred modality (hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis) and setting (for example, home dialysis); and the patient's expectations for care outcomes
Suitability for a transplantation referral, based on criteria developed by the prospective transplantation center and its surgeon(s). If the patient is not suitable for transplantation referral, the basis for nonreferral must be documented in the patient's medical record
Family and other support systems
Current patient physical activity level
Evaluation for referral to vocational and physical rehabilitation services

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