Rotation Competency-based Objectives. Patient care = System care. With the system as the 'patient,' the resident/fellow leads and influences patient care delivery quality and safety by the following: Identifies instances of national patient safety goal non-compliance.
Staying hydrated is necessary for prevention and treatment. Keeping your urine diluted is important for keeping your kidneys healthy. Water is the best choice, but you can also drink fruit juices, ginger ale or tea. If your urine is light colored after you go to the bathroom, you are getting enough fluid.
Ask your doctor before you start taking any herbs. Herbs can improve the health of many different systems, but you should not use herbs if you have kidney disease. If you want to use herbs to improve your kidney function, make sure that you check with your physician first. Many herbs contain significant levels of electrolytes such as potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, and sodium, which can cause problems for you if you have poor kidney function.