The health education offered to Mr. C on ESRD prevention should focus on several aspects. One of them is the need for weight loss. Weight loss should be a priority to reverse additional complications such as hypertension and diabetes mellitus type 2. The other aspect of health education that should be of focus is dietary modification. Mr. C she be educated about the importance of avoiding diets rich in sodium. Sodium increases fluid retention, worsening the complications of renal disease and cardiac system. The other aspect of health education is avoiding over the counter medications. Over the counter medications such as acetaminophen are nephrotoxic. As a result, the patient should be educated on the importance of avoiding any medications that may damage the kidneys further. Mr. C should also be educated about the importance of maintaining active physical activity. Accordingly, physical activity should be encouraged, as it promotes weight loss, cardiac functioning, and glycemic control (Gonsalez et al., 2019; Lv & Zhang, 2019). Lastly, Mr. C should avoid alcohol intake or abuse of any substance, which may alter the normal kidney functioning.
Patients with ESRD have access to a wide range of resources they can utilize for their health. They include social support groups, hospice care, home health, and clinical toolkits that have been developed to guide clinicians in providing the care that the affected patients need. The other resource is the ESRD networks that help patients to access their needed services such as dialysis and kidney transplant services.
This paper has explored Mr. C’s case study. It has examined his clinical manifestations and health risks associated with obesity. The paper has also explored the prevention strategies for ESRD and its stages as well as resources available for the patient. Mr. C should implement interventions that minimize the risk of obesity complications. Nurses should also link him with the available community resources.
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