Renal Disorders, Dialysis, & Kidney Care — Anatomy, AKI, CKD, and NCLEX Nursing Interventions | Chapter 51: Saunders NCLEX-PN Review
Renal Disorders, Dialysis, & Kidney Care — Anatomy, AKI, CKD, and NCLEX Nursing Interventions | Chapter 51: Saunders NCLEX-PN Review Chapter 51 of Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination (7th Edition) by Linda Anne Silvestri and Angela E. Silvestri provides an in-depth study of the renal system, from kidney anatomy and nephron function to complex renal disorders, dialysis procedures, and transplant care. This chapter emphasizes fluid and electrolyte balance, diagnostic interpretation, and NCLEX-priority nursing interventions for safe renal care. Watch the lecture above for a complete renal system review, then follow the detailed study notes below to prepare for the NCLEX-PN exam. Kidney Anatomy & Physiology Nephron structure — glomerulus, Bowman’s capsule, tubules Functions — filtration, reabsorption, secretion, urine formation Hormonal regulation — ADH, aldosterone, renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system pH balance — bicarbonate buffer...