The goal of this course is to help healthcare professionals learn about the stages of progression, diagnostic tests used and epidemiology of diabetic nephropathy.
Course Publication Date:
May 15, 2020
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Anita Rothera-Delaney RN, BS |
| Course No: | DN120919 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Geriatric Medicine
Community & Home Health
Critical Care Medicine
Medical & Surgical Issues
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Learning Objectives
Describe the basic functions of the kidney.
Name the three characteristics of the clinical syndrome called diabetic nephropathy.
List four risk factors that people with diabetes might have that would make them more likely to develop diabetic nephropathy.
Name six of the symptoms that develop late in diabetic nephropathy.
Discuss the prevalence of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in the U.S.
Discuss the progression of microalbuminuria and diabetic nephropathy.
Describe renal physiology.
Name the major stages in the natural progression of renal disease.
List three diagnostic tests used to assess and monitor renal function.
Describe three treatment options for diabetic nephropathy.