Description of Compliance with Fluid Restrictions in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis at H. Adam Malik General Hospital Medan 2024

Abstract

Introduction: Patients receiving hemodialysis must comply with the treatment program because non-compliance can cause complications. Hemodialysis patients who are not compliant with fluid restrictions can cause acute and chronic complications as well as increased morbidity and mortality. This study aims to identify compliance with fluid restrictions in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Method: The research design used is descriptive. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling, totaling 78 samples. Data are collected using a questionnaire and weight measurement observation sheets. Results: show that the majority of respondents complied with fluid restrictions, namely 61 respondents (78.2%), 13 respondents (16.7%) were in the less compliant category and 4 respondents (5.1%) were in the non-compliant category. Conclusion: The results of the study concluded that compliance with fluid restrictions in patients undergoing hemodialysis at RSUP. H Adam Malik Medan in the compliant category It is hoped that hospitals, especially health workers who work in hemodialysis rooms, can improve nursing services by providing education to hemodialysis patients regarding the importance of limiting fluids.