Vanessa Ying, aged 39, presents to the dental office for
dental hygiene care. She was diagnosed with chronic renal insufficiency
3 years ago. She is about to begin dialysis treatment twice weekly.
Focus questions
Compare the functioning of the kidneys in healthy clients with clients
who have chronic renal insufficiency.
Compare and contrast chronic renal insufficiency with end stage renal failure.
What is the etiology of chronic renal insufficiency?
What treatment options are available for clients chronic renal insufficiency?
What complications can develop for clients with chronic renal insufficiency?
What is the relationship between chronic renal insufficiency and oral health
status?
What indicators are used to determine control of renal insufficiency?
Compile a list of health history interview questions that should be asked
of clients with chronic renal insufficiency? Include both generic questions
and questions that are specific to chronic renal insufficiency.
What care plan modifications may be indicated when performing dental hygiene
care for clients with chronic renal sufficiency?
