A typical patient with ESRD is expected to fulfill dietary restrictions, an elaborate medication regimen, fluid restriction, smoking cessation, and doctor appointments. Furthermore, patients will be given an array of choices for treatment options such as hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis (Martino, 2011). With many restrictions and adjustments, patients may feel lifeless, which can lead to noncompliance and poor clinical outcomes (Martino, 2011). Motivational interviewing…
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