Murphy Fiona
School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College, Dublin.
Br J Nurs. 2007;16(10):582-7. doi: 10.12968/bjon.2007.16.10.23502.
The following two articles explores the role of the nurse in caring for and educating the patient both pre- and post-renal transplantation. The nurse plays a pivotal role in assisting the patient facing the many challenges that are associated with transplantation. Renal transplantation is considered the optimal treatment of choice for patients with end stage renal failure (ESRF) and who are receiving dialysis. This first article will explore the role that nurses play regarding the care of the patient pre-transplant, including the physical, psychological and educational support required to assist the patient and family members deal with the many challenges associated with transplantation.
以下两篇文章探讨了护士在肾移植前后对患者的护理和教育作用。护士在协助患者应对与移植相关的诸多挑战方面发挥着关键作用。肾移植被认为是终末期肾衰竭（ESRF）且正在接受透析患者的最佳治疗选择。第一篇文章将探讨护士在移植前对患者护理方面所起的作用，包括为协助患者及其家属应对与移植相关的诸多挑战而提供的身体、心理和教育支持。
