This course provides the nurse with information related to rhabdomyolysis. A review of risk factors, pathophysiology and diagnostic features are provided. Treatment measures are highlighted along with nursing considerations.
Course Publication Date:
May 13, 2020
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Susanne J. Pavlovish-Danis RN, MSN, ARNP-C, CDE |
| Michael G. Danis BSN, RN, CCRN |
| Course No: | AKD0520 |
| Contact Hours: | 2.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Substance Abuse
Critical Care Medicine
Emergency & Trauma Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
Medical & Surgical Issues
Women's Health
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Learning Objectives
Define rhabdomyolysis
Describe cellular and metabolic changes that take place with rhabdomyolysis
Discuss risk factors and causes for rhabdomyolysis
Identify signs and symptoms and laboratory findings suggestive of rhabdomyolysis
Identify treatment and nursing care measures for patients with myopathy and suspected rhabdomyolysis