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.
There are things you can do to help keep your kidneys from getting worse. If your kidney disease is in an early stage, meaning your kidneys are still working, your doctor may prescribe blood pressure medicine and a diuretic (water pill) to lower your blood pressure and protect kidney function.