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.
Getting enough potassium in your diet could be very helpful in preventing and treating heart disease, as well as preventing a stroke for those with heart disease. A potassium deficiency can lead to lowered urine citrate, which in turn can lead to kidney stones.