Acute Renal Failure (Acute Kidney Injury) for Nursing NCLEX RN & LPN

Learn all about Acute Renal Failure (Acute Kidney Injury) with this comprehensive nursing guide designed for NCLEX RN & LPN preparation! This video breaks down the pathophysiology, key causes (prerenal, intrarenal, postrenal), top assessment findings, critical lab values like creatinine and BUN, and the four phases of acute renal failure.

Discover effective treatments, including fluid boluses and diuretics, and master memory tricks to retain vital concepts easily. Perfect for nursing students and professionals, this video equips you with the must-know knowledge to confidently handle kidney-related scenarios in exams and real-world practice.

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Key Moments:
0:00 - Introduction to Acute Kidney Injury
0:41 - Pathophysiology and Causes
0:46 - Types: Prerenal, Intrarenal, Postrenal
1:18 - Prerenal: Decreased Perfusion
3:30 - Intrarenal: Direct Kidney Damage
5:13 - Postrenal: Blockage After the Kidneys
5:51 - Key Assessment Findings and Lab Values
7:02 - Four Phases of Acute Renal Failure
7:10 - Phase 1: Onset (Initiation)
7:15 - Phase 2: Oliguric Phase
7:52 - Phase 3: Diuretic Phase
8:17 - Phase 4: Recovery Phase
8:46 - Treatments for Acute Kidney Injury
9:39 - Diuretics and Fluid Management
9:43 - Wrap-Up

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