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CCN: Renal − Abnormalities and Treatment |
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OS0087-2 |
Date Active
8/14/2007 |
Date Inactive
6/30/2011 |
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Jan DeMuth
Lynn A. Rowe
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Course
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This Renal Abnormalities course is designed for nursing professionals and describes several common renal alterations and disease states. Course content includes the etiology, pathophysiology, patient care, and treatment issues and choices with these diseases, as well as issues related to diagnosis, care, and treatment of patients with acute and chronic renal failure. |
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FL BD LM, CE Credits: 1, Category: General
FL BD Nurs, Contact Hours: 1, Category: General
FL CN RD/N, CE Credits: 1, Category: General
FL OF SchoolPsych, CE Credits: 1, Category: General
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Upon completion of this course, participants will have learned that
• The kidney performs many vital functions within the body, when they are damaged or when they fail, the results are serious, complex, and often, life-threatening.
• Renal failure may be acute or chronic, and each type has stages or phases.
• There are several types of dialysis; each has advantages, disadvantages, and specific care issues.
• Kidney transplantation is used when other treatment options are no longer viable and is a complex surgical procedure with many potential complications for both the donor and the recipient.
• Nutritional modifications are needed for the patient following a renal transplant.
• Guidelines for using pharmacologics with patients suffering from renal disease are complex and are based on national and institutional protocols.
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