This session focuses on the basic differences in patients with glomerular diseases versus those with tubular diseases. The etiologies of acute and chronic diseases in each part of the renal system and the clues that lead to the correct diagnosis – and the best treatment option – are discussed.
Contact hours available until 9/25/19.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.
Conferences Committee Disclosures:
- Elizabeth St. John – Employee, Fresenius Kidney Care
- Marijo Johnson - Employee, Fresenius Medical Care
Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure: There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
American Nephrology Nurses Association – Provider is accredited with distinction as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
ANNA is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 00910.
Learning Outcome:
Nephrology nurses will compare the differences between glomerular and tubular diseases of the kidneys.
Alice Martin
8/2/19 3:23 pm
this is very valuable information regarding how to distinguish the differences between glomerular via tubular diseases eg, edema for glomerular - global, consistency edema to perioribta, peripheral for tubular diseases, thnking gloerula disease relate to selective dysfuction and tublar disease is relate to multiply function (transport max, cannot absorb any more, eg glucose, etc