Problem 1: Define Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) also known as Acute Renal Failure (ARF).
Problem 2: What are some causes of AKI?
Problem 3: What are the 3 phases of AKI? What are the diagnostic findings for each stage?
Problem 4: What would a nurse expect to assess on a patient with an AKI?
Problem 5: What are nursing interventions for a patient with AKI/ARF?
Problem 6: What are critical signs/symptoms a nurse needs to monitor for a patient in ARF?
Problem 7: Why would a nurse monitor a patient's protein intake for a patient in ARF?
Problem 8: Define End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)/Chronic Renal Failure (CRF).
Problem 9: Are there any pre-disposing factors that would put a person at risk for ESRD?
Problem 10: What laboratory findings does a nurse monitor for a patient with ESRD?
Problem 11: What will a nurse assess for a patient with ESRD?
Problem 12: What are treatment options for a patient with ESRD?
Problem 13: What are the different types of Renal Dialysis? What are nursing implications for a patient undergoing renal dialysis? What are nursing interventions in the care of a patient with ESRD?
Problem 14: For a patient with ESRD, why would they need kidney surgery?