Acute Kidney Injury

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (175 Reviews)

Credits

2.00

Post Assessment Questions

10

Start Date

1 Jan 2023

Last Review Date

12 Jun 2023

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2025

Estimated Time To Finish

120 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Acute kidney injury, previously known as acute renal failure, denotes a sudden and often reversible reduction in the kidney function, as measured by increased creatinine or decreased urine volume. This activity reviews the evaluation and management of acute kidney injury and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in managing patients affected by this condition.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of individuals in nursing.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • List the KDIGO (Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes) criteria for diagnosing acute kidney injury.
  • Explain how to evaluate a patient with acute kidney injury.
  • Contrast pre-renal, renal, and post-renal etiologies of acute kidney injury.
  • Outline the need for a well-integrated, well-coordinated interprofessional team approach when caring for patients with acute kidney injury.

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