Critical Care Series: Renal Failure
Hours: 1.00
Worldwide, renal failure affects about 13.4% of people per year (Fan et al., 2021). Renal failure is the result of a cascade of events that can occur during an acute phase or gradually lead to chronic renal failure (Bindroo et al., 2021). Acute renal failure (ARF), also known as acute kidney injury (AKI), accounts for about 1% of hospital admissions, and about 37% of patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) develop renal failure (Goyal et al., 2021). That is why it is important for nurses to understand the etiology of renal failure and how to manage patients with AKI.
The goal of this course is to inform nursing professionals in acute care about the common causes of acute renal failure and how to manage kidney health.
Worldwide, renal failure affects about 13.4% of people per year (Fan et al., 2021). Renal failure is the result of a cascade of events that can occur during an acute phase or gradually lead to chronic renal failure (Bindroo et al., 2021). Acute renal failure (ARF), also known as acute kidney injury (AKI), accounts for about 1% of hospital admissions, and about 37% of patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) develop renal failure (Goyal et al., 2021). That is why it is important for nurses to understand the etiology of renal failure and how to manage patients with AKI. The goal of this course is to inform nursing professionals in acute care about the common causes of acute renal failure and how to manage kidney health.
California Board of Registered Nursing
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP# 13791
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nurses will receive 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Discuss the etiology of acute renal failure, including how it is diagnosed and management options.
Explain the principles of dialysis and patient care during treatment for acute renal failure.
Recall nursing interventions, nutrition, and patient education important to maintaining kidney health.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview of the Renal System
Kidney Basics
Maintaining Homeostasis
Measurements of Kidney Function
Review
Summary
Section 3: Acute Renal Failure
Overview
AKI Classifications
AKI Categories
Acute vs. Chronic Renal Failure
Review
Summary
Section 4: Diagnosis and Management of Renal Failure
Diagnosis of Renal Failure
Causes and Risk Factors
Management of AKI
Review
Summary
Section 5: Renal Replacement Therapy
Overview of Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT)
Peritoneal Dialysis
Hemodialysis
Hemofiltration
Review
Summary
Section 6: Patient Care and Education
Nursing Interventions
Nutrition
Patient Education
Review
Summary
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Exam and BrainSparks
Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN, has over 10 years of experience as a Registered Nurse with a focus on cardiothoracic, respiratory, and coronary care. She has also had experience in Med-Surg, step-down and ICU. Prior to joining Relias as a SME and Content Writer for acute care, she provided virtual education and injection training on injectable biologics to patients, reported adverse events, and was a patient advocate. She has collaborated with peers on creating job aids, writing policies, and improving quality of care and documentation. Alia received her Bachelors in Nursing from Otago Polytechnic in New Zealand in 2011. Disclosure: Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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