Hypertension management in chronic kidney disease: A guide for NPs

Nurse Pract. 2024 Jul 1;49(7):13-20. doi: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000201. Epub 2024 Jun 25.

Abstract

This article offers a guide for NPs for managing hypertension (HTN) in adults in the setting of chronic kidney disease (CKD). It outlines evidence-based strategies, including lifestyle modifications, pharmacologic interventions, and patient education measures, that can be used in patients with CKD to optimize BP control. Special considerations, such as comorbid mental health conditions and individualized treatment plans, are also addressed. NPs play a pivotal role in improving outcomes by fostering patient engagement and adherence. By embracing this holistic approach, NPs are poised to enhance the quality of care and well-being of patients with CKD and HTN.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Antihypertensive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Hypertension* / drug therapy
  • Hypertension* / nursing
  • Nurse Practitioners*
  • Patient Education as Topic
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Renal Insufficiency, Chronic* / complications
  • Renal Insufficiency, Chronic* / nursing

Substances

  • Antihypertensive Agents