Describe normal homeostasis and symptoms due to loss of homeostasis in chronic kidney disease
I. Homeostasis and symptoms of loss due to CKD
A. Normal kidney function and fluid balance, electrolyte balance, bone function, removal of wastes, and red blood cell development
B. Symptoms of kidney failure
C. Causes of chronic kidney disease
D. Stages of chronic kidney disease
Explain the principles of dialysis
I. Principles of dialysis
A. Type and function of dialysis membranes
B. Function of dialysate
C. Definition of osmosis and diffusion
D. Descriptions of peritoneal dialysis access
E. Descriptions of hemodialysis access
Describe standard in-center hemodialysis and its impact on a patient’s lifestyle
I. In-center hemodialysis
A. Treatment process
B. Patient lifestyle considerations
C. Benefits and complications
D. Choosing a dialysis clinic
Describe peritoneal dialysis and its impact on a patient’s lifestyle
I. Peritoneal dialysis
A. Treatment process
B. Patient lifestyle considerations
C. Benefits and complications
Describe short daily hemodialysis and its impact on a patient’s lifestyle
I. Short daily hemodialysis
A. Short daily dialysis treatment process
B. Patient lifestyle considerations
C. Benefits and complications
Describe nocturnal hemodialysis and its impact on a patient’s lifestyle
I. Nocturnal hemodialysis
A. Nocturnal dialysis treatment process
B. Patient lifestyle considerations
C. Benefits and complications
Describe the system of dialysis care in the United States
I. System of dialysis care in the United States
A. ESRD Networks
B. Payment methods