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Identifying and managing acute kidney injury
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Course description
This learning module outlines the pathophysiology, staging, signs and symptoms of acute kidney injury. It will help you to understand the clinical management of patients with acute kidney injury and the long-term effects of the condition.
Learning aims and intended outcomes
After completing this module and the time out activities you should be able to:
- Define acute kidney injury and describe its pathophysiology.
- Discuss the long-term risk factors and clinical indicators of acute kidney injury.
- Identify the signs and symptoms of developing acute kidney injury.
- Discuss patient assessment in the context of prevention and/or early identification of acute kidney injury.
- Describe the main elements of clinical management of patients with acute kidney injury.
- Be aware of the potential long-term effects of acute kidney injury and the need for follow-up in the community.
This learning module for nurses answer the following:
- What is the management of acute kidney injury?
- How do you identify AKI?
- What is the diagnostic procedure for acute kidney injury?
- How to prevent acute kidney injury?
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Pathophysiology
- Causes, definition and staging
- Assessment and prevention
- Clinical management of the patient
- Other considerations
- Conclusion
Disclaimer
Please note that information provided by RCNi Learning is not sufficient to ensure competence in the skill. Assessment of competence should take place in line with local practice. Practice should always align with local protocols and procedures, latest guidelines and any regulatory code. All modules should currently be viewed together with available national and local Covid-19 guidelines. For advice, go to www.rcn.org.uk/covid-19
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Pathophysiology
- Causes, definition and staging
- Assessment and prevention
- Clinical management of the patient
- Other considerations
- Conclusion
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