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Article: The KDOQI[TM] Clinical Practice Guidelines and Clinical Practice Recommendations for treating anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease: implications for nurses.(Continuing Education)
- Article from:
- Nephrology Nursing Journal
- Article date:
- July 1, 2006
- Author:
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Goal
Discuss how the KDOQI[TM] 2006 anemia guidelines differ from previous guidelines, and the implications for nursing practice.
Objectives
1. Explain three ways in which the new anemia guidelines differ from previous guidelines.
2. Describe the rationale for the revised Hb treatment range.
3. List three action items that nurses may have to undertake to operationalize the new anemia guidelines.
The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (KDOQI[TM]) Clinical Practice Guidelines and Clinical Practice Recommendations have had a significantly positive impact on the quality of care ...