<![CDATA[This study aims to gather information about the life experiences of patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis in adhering to their diet and fluid intake. The method used is a phenomenological approach involving 15 patients undergoing hemodialysis at the H. Adam Malik General Hospital Medan selected by purposive sampling technique. Data collection was carried out using a qualitative approach in the form of in-depth interviews. Data were analyzed using the Colaizzi method. The results showed that there were seven themes regarding patient experience, namely; 1) changes in the patient's physiological condition; 2) expression of the patient's feelings regarding changes in health conditions; 3) the need to obtain support; 4) changes in meeting the nutritional needs of patients; 5) changes in fulfilling the patient's fluid needs; 6) the need to obtain information about treatment; and 7) patient's obstacles in following diet and fluid rules. In conclusion, each patient's experience in following diet and fluid intake is different. Keywords: Fluid Intake, Diet Intake, Hemodialysis]]>
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