Description should include the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, assessment, management, and
- complications related to renal dialysis
- complications related to urinary catheter management (not insertion)
- kidney stones
- sexual assault (female and male)
- other gastrointestinal/renal disorders to be determined locally.
Description should include psychosocial aspects of age-related assessment and treatment modifications for the major or common diseases and/or emergencies associated with pediatric and geriatric patients.
Process/Skill Questions:
- When would it be appropriate to suggest a sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) for a patient?
- What is the term dry weight mean for dialysis?
- What are the two typical schedules for dialysis treatment? What complications result from missing or prematurely terminating dialysis?
- What is the distinction between traditional dialysis and peritoneal dialysis?
- What are some pertinent questions to ask the dialysis healthcare professional in terms of patient treatment?