Identify two strategies that the critical care nurse can use to help prevent AKI
Describe the factors in elderly patients that increase susceptibility to the development of AKI
Describe patients who are at high risk for contrast-induced nephropathy and discuss interventions that
may be used to decrease their risk.
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What disorders are associated with anemia in the critically ill patient?
Why is the critical care unit often a dangerous place for the immunosupressed patient?
How can therapeutic choices such as interventions and medications worsen the hematologic or
immunologic comprise of critically ill patients?
What criteria are used for prioritization of nursing and medical interventions for the bleeding patient?
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