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Polycystic Kidney Disease: Complications and Treatment

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Course Overview

Polycystic Kidney Disease: Complications and Treatment

Author: Amanda Marten
MSN, FNP-C

In this course, learners will gain knowledge about how and why PKD occurs, its impact on the kidneys and rest of the body, treatments and more.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Polycystic Kidney Disease: The Basics
    1. Definition
    2. Normal Kidney Functioning
    3. Diagnostic Tests
  3. Epidemiology /Statistical Evidence
  4. Pathophysiology
  5. Clinical Presentation
  6. Complications
  7. Polycystic Kidney Disease: Management
    1. Diagnosis
    2. Treatment
    3. Nursing Role
  8. Patient and Family Education
  9. 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 Polycystic Kidney Disease: Complications and Treatment. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 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:

  1. Differentiate between the different types of polycystic kidney disease
  2. Describe the signs, symptoms, and physical exam findings of polycystic kidney disease
  3. Summarize various treatments and complications of polycystic kidney disease

Target Audience

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. 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 created on: August 20, 2024

Course Expires on: August 20, 2027

Course Offering: #252