Description

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Goal: To discuss the pathophysiology, manifestations, diagnosis, and collaborative management of patients with obstructive nephropathy.

Objectives:

1. Describe the pathophysiology of obstructive nephropathy.
2. Identify presenting symptoms, physical examination and lab findings, and radiologic evaluation of patients with obstructive nephropathy.
3. Summarize the collaborative management of patients with obstructive nephropathy.

Author(s)

• Patrick A. Palmieri, MSN, MBA, ACNP, RN