Course Code: REL-PAC-0-MESRDD
Hours: 0.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Identify at least two management strategies for ESRD.
Discuss the use of dialysis in ESRD.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Managing End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
The Renal System
What Is Chronic Kidney Disease?
5 Stages of CKD
What Causes CKD?
What Is ESRD?
ESRD Symptoms
How Is ESRD Managed?
Peritoneal Dialysis
Complications Of Peritoneal Dialysis
Hemodialysis
Types of Vascular Access
Common Hemodialysis Challenges
Caring for a Person on Dialysis
Review
Summary
Section 3: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Subject Matter Expert: Annette Brownlee BSN RN
Annette Brownlee, BSN, RN is an SME Writer for the Post-Acute Care team. She has a Bachelor of Arts in advertising from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Northern Colorado. Annette has worked in skilled nursing and home health. Her most recent experience includes being a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Preventionist.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.