The nursing plan of care for a patient with stage 4 chronic kidney disease (CKD) includes:
A) controlling blood pressure and diabetes.
B) treating hyperphosphatemia.
C) cardiovascular risk reduction.
D) preparation for renal replacement therapy.
D) preparation for renal replacement therapy.
Explanation: A) Interventions appropriate for stage 2 CKD includes controlling blood pressure and diabetes.
B) Interventions appropriate for stage 3 CKD includes treating complications, such as hyperphosphatemia.
C) Interventions appropriate for stage 1 CKD includes reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
D) Interventions appropriate for stage 4 CKD includes preparation for renal replacement therapy.
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