Differences between peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis

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Describe the pathophysiological changes that occur with acute kidney injury.
Differentiate between the causes, signs, Symptoms and diagnostic findings in prerenal, intrarenal and postrenal acute kidney injury.
What fluid and electrolyte disturbances commonly occur with acute kidney injury?
What are the causes, signs and symptoms that correlate with each electrolyte disturbance?
Describe the medical and nursing management of a patient with acute kidney injury. Include discussion of fluid administration, treatment of common electrolyte imbalances and dialysis.
Discuss the use of sodium polystyrene sulfonate enemas in the treatment of hyperkalemia.
Describe complications that can occur as a result of peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis and identify nursing measures that are designed to prevent these complications.
Develop a teaching plan for the patient who has been diagnosed with acute kidney injury.
Describe MRSA and its implications for patients.
Discuss how patients can be protected from hospital-acquired MRSA.
Discuss the differences between peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis.

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