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The Controversy Over Sodium Modeling: Should We Use It or Not?
 (Vol 33/No. 5. On-line test expires: 10/20/2008)
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  AUTHOR
Michael R. Henning, BSN, RN
 Michael R. Henning, BSN, RN, is Nurse Practitioner Student, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA. Prior to starting as a Nurse Practitioner Student, Mr. Henning worked at Gambro Healthcare in Charlottesville, VA. He practiced in both chronic and acute settings in hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and apheresis. He is a member of the Central Virginia Chapter of ANNA. The author has no conflict of interest to disclose.
  OUTLINE

Studies presented both for sodium modeling and against modeling have similar results but different conclusions. What is the best solution when confronted with conflicting interpretations of similar data and how can this data support our evidence-based practice? The conclusion is that the nephrology nurse who is the vital link between the provider and patient needs to take an active role in helping to determine the best sodium prescription for each patient.
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  CE RELATED INFORMATION
This offering for 1.4 contact hours is being provided by the American Nephrology Nurses’ Association (ANNA), which is accredited as a provider and approver of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses’ Credentialing Center-Commission on Accreditation (ANCCCOA). This educational activity is approved by most states and specialty organizations that recognize the ANCC-COA accreditation process. ANNA is an approved provider of continuing education in nursing by the California Board of Registered Nursing, BRN Provider No. 00910; and the Kansas State Board of Nursing, Provider No. LT0148-0738. This offering is accepted for RN and LPN relicensure in Kansas

  EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Goal:
To share information about the debate surrounding sodium modeling in dialysis.

Objectives:
1. Describe the role of sodium in dialysis.
2. Outline the controversy present today related to sodium modeling in dialysis.
3. Compare and contrast the issues that concern people on both sides of the debate regarding sodium modeling.


AUTHOR DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Michael R. Henning has no conflicts of interest to disclose.

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