Abstract:The aim of this chapter is to provide nurses with the knowledge to be able to assess, manage, and care for people with the renal disorders chronic kidney disease (CKD) and acute kidney injury (AKI) in an evidence-based and person-centred way. In recent years, AKI has replaced the term ‘acute renal failure’. The chapter will provide a comprehensive overview of the causes, risk factors, and impact of CKD and AKI, before exploring best practice to deliver care, as well as to prevent further progression of these c… Show more
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