Course Code: REL-ACU-0-MCHKD
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Identify clinical signs of renal impairment, chronic kidney disease stages, complications, and types of renal replacement therapies.
Describe the nurse’s role in caring for patients with chronic kidney disease.
Outline:
Management of Chronic Kidney Disease
Section 1: Chronic Kidney Disease
Introduction
Kidney Terminology Basics
Incidence and Prevalence
What Is CKD?
Overview
Risk Factors
Staging CKD
Stages
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: CKD-Related Complications
CKD-Related Complications
Anemia
Bone Disease
Hypertension
Diabetes
Nursing Implications
Assessment and Monitoring
Nephrotoxicity
Diet and Nutrition Education
Planning and Coordination
Implicit Bias
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Renal Replacement Therapies
Types of RRT
Introduction
Hemodialysis
HD Access
Peritoneal Dialysis
Summary Comparison of HD and PD
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
Kidney Transplant
Dialysis-Related Complications
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resource
References
Subject Matter Expert: Sooa Devereaux, MSN, RN
Sooa Devereaux, MSN, RN, has a long history of professional development experience within the hospital setting. She has taught in pre-licensure nursing programs and has mentored many nurses, both new graduate and experienced, throughout her career as a nurse educator. Sooa is a Lead SME Writer at Relias and holds an MSN in Nursing Education.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Advanced Practice Nurses; Medical Providers; Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care, Clinics: Primary Care, Clinics: Rural Health, Hospitals: Acute, Hospitals: Critical Access (CAHs).
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.