NURSING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SELF-CARE OF PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE:

Chronic kidney disease (CKD), evidenced by the gradual loss of function in an insidious and asymptomatic way, appears this scenario as a relevant global public health problem, due to expressive growth its prevalence, impacts chronic complications high cost. social economic. The study aims reflect on contributions nursing self-care patients with Kidney Disease. This is descriptive, qualitative reflective analysis type. Through research, it was possible observe importance care-educational actions nurses during diagnosis treatment CKD. These are intended boost process adaptation their new routine, these results achieved through comprehensive care for patient rehabilitation, constituting link between professional nurse rehabilitation process.