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Interviewing Prospective Patients for Peritoneal Dialysis: A Five-Step Approach
Maria Luongo and Sara Kennedy

Interviewing the prospective patient for peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a critical step in the development of a relationship between the patient and the PD nurse. Individualizing information for the patient and significant others promotes confidence in making an informed decision. This article presents a five-step approach for interviewing the potential patient for PD.

Maria Luongo, MSN, BA, RN, is Nurse Manager, CAPD Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA. She is a member of ANNA’s Mass Bay Chapter and Chairperson of ANNA’s Peritoneal Dialysis Special Interest Group (SIG).

Sara Kennedy, BSN, RN, CNN, is CKD Educator at the Center for Renal Education, Gambro Healthcare, Birmingham, Alabama. She is a member of ANNA’s Hazel Taylor Chapter.