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Content Analysis of the Diagnostic Proposition Risk of Excessive Fluid Volume in Hemodialysis Patients

Análisis de Contenido de la Proposición Diagnóstica Riesgo de Volumen de Líquidos Excesivo en Pacientes sometidos a Hemodiálisis

Abstract

Objective:

To analyze the content of the diagnostic proposition risk of excessive fluid volume in patients undergoing hemodialysis.

Method:

Content validity study, with 48 judges who assessed the content of the diagnostic proposition risk of excessive fluid volume, using an electronic data collection instrument. The judges’ answers were analyzed through the calculation of the Content Validity Index and the T test.

Results:

The risk of excessive fluid volume was considered adequate, containing 23 risk factors: increased sodium concentration in the dialysate; missing hemodialysis sessions; insufficient water; low self-efficacy for fluid restriction; deficient knowledge; altered body mass index; excessive intake of fluids, proteins and sodium; lower kt/v index; inadequate removal of fluids in hemodialysis; thirst; xerostomia; older people; comorbidities; renal function decline; decreased urinary volume; inflammatory status; hospitalization; low serum level of albumin and lymphocytes, and high level of phosphorus; and use of antihypertensive drugs.

Conclusion:

The content of the diagnostic proposition risk of excessive fluid volume was considered adequate by the judges.

DESCRIPTORES
Nursing; Validation Study; Renal Dialysis

Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem Av. Dr. Enéas de Carvalho Aguiar, 419 , 05403-000 São Paulo - SP/ Brasil, Tel./Fax: (55 11) 3061-7553, - São Paulo - SP - Brazil
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