Peritoneal dialysis travel "tool box".
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چکیده
Patients on peritoneal dialysis (PD) face many challenges when traveling, but these challenges can be minimized by pre-travel education, organization, and planning. PD nurses play an important role in helping patients on peritoneal dialysis understand that travel can continue to be a part of their lives and in helping them prepare for, plan, and organize their travel experiences.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Nephrology nursing journal : journal of the American Nephrology Nurses' Association
دوره 31 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004