Course Code: REL-PAC-0-ARNLD
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Describe the pathophysiology of renal disease.
Discuss the nurse's role in assessing, managing, and educating individuals with renal disease.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Pathophysiology of Renal Disease
About the Renal System
Body Balance and Chemical Regulation
Forms of Renal Disease
Acute Renal Failure
Signs and Symptoms
Chronic Kidney Disease
Signs and Symptoms
The 5 Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease
End-Stage Renal Disease
Signs and Symptoms
Causes of Renal Disease
Review
Summary
Section 3: Assessing, Managing, and Educating
Clinical Assessment
Review of Symptoms
Physical Exam
Labs and Imaging
Management of Renal Disease
Education
Medication Management
Peritoneal Dialysis
Infection and Dialysis
Hemodialysis
Access Challenges
Kidney Transplants
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Staff Writer: Annette Brownlee BSN RN
Annette Brownlee, BSN, RN is an SME Writer for the Post-Acute Care team. She has a Bachelor of Arts in advertising from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Northern Colorado. Annette has worked in skilled nursing and home health. Her most recent experience includes being a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Preventionist.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.