Intermediate Nursing

In this lesson, we will review some causes and risk factors for requiring a kidney transplant.   We will also assess eligibility for becoming a kidney donor including blood type compatibility.  We will then go over potential complications after a

In this lesson, we will review the process of peritoneal dialysis and review its function in treating kidney disorders and kidney failure.  We will also differentiate between the processes of hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.  We will then go over potential

In this lesson, we will review the process of hemodialysis and review its function in treating kidney disorders and kidney failure.  We will then go over potential complications of hemodialysis and identify priority nursing interventions before, during, and after the

In this lesson, we will identify common types of lab tests used to diagnose disorders of the renal system.  We will discuss what each test measures along with nursing interventions for collection and transport of specimens.  We will also establish

In this lesson, we will identify what a renal ultrasound is and how it can help detect disorders of the renal system structures.  This is a noninvasive procedure that has few nursing interventions, however we will cover some procedures and

In this lesson, we will review the reasons for performing a renal biopsy.  We will go over priority nursing assessments prior to and after a renal biopsy to prevent complications.  Finally, we will go over nursing interventions for before, during,

In this lesson, we will review what a radiography X-ray is and determine how it can help detect disorders of renal system structures.  This is a non-invasive procedure that has some important nursing assessments the procedure that will be reviewed. 

In this lesson, we will discuss what a retrograde pyelogram is and determine how it can help detect disorders of the ureters, bladder, and kidneys.  This is a semi- invasive procedure so we will review important nursing interventions before and

In this lesson, we will define cystography and determine how it can help detect disorders of renal system structures.  This is a semi-invasive procedure that has some important nursing interventions and assessments before and after the procedure that will be

In this lesson, we will define renography and determine how it can help detect disturbances in renal blood flow.  We will first review some important nursing interventions and assessments before and after the procedure to prevent complications.  We will finish