Course
Acute Kidney Injury and Dehydration in the Elderly
Contact Hours Awarded: 2
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Course Overview
Author: Abbie Schmitt, MSN-Ed, RN
Intended for LPN/LVNs, RNs, and APRNs, this course explores acute kidney injury (AKI) and dehydration in geriatric clients, emphasizing the unique challenges and considerations in this vulnerable population. Learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of the pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical presentation, and management strategies for AKI and dehydration in older adults. Meaningful aspects include physiological aging changes in the renal system, common causes of AKI and dehydration, diagnostic approaches, and the impact of comorbidities on patient outcomes. Additionally, the course will highlight the role of early intervention and multidisciplinary care in better outcomes and quality of life for geriatric clients.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Definition
- Epidemiology
- Renal Anatomy Review
- Pathophysiology and Etiology
- Medication-Induced Acute Kidney Injury
- Dehydration
- Risk Factors
- Clinical Signs and Symptoms
- Assessment
- Treatment
- Research for Early Detection
- Conclusion
Accreditation Statement
Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
In this course, we will discuss Acute Kidney Injury and Dehydration in the Elderly. It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 contact hours of continuing education.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- Summarize the pathophysiology of acute kidney injury and dehydration in the geriatric population.
- Identify the etiology of acute kidney injury and dehydration in older adults.
- Evaluate diagnostic and assessment tools used in the early detection of acute kidney injury and dehydration in geriatric clients.
- Discuss evidence-based management strategies for the treatment and prevention of acute kidney injury and dehydration in elderly clients.
Target Audience
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirement for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Accreditations + Approvals
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
- New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
- New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
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Course Expires on: January 23, 2028
Course Offering: #568