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Review
. 2022 Dec;34(4):421-430.
doi: 10.1016/j.cnc.2022.07.004. Epub 2022 Oct 12.

Geriatric Nephrology

Debra J Hain  1 , Mary S Haras  2
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Review

Geriatric Nephrology

Debra J Hain et al. Crit Care Nurs Clin North Am. 2022 Dec.

Abstract

Older adults receiving critical care have a high risk for acute kidney injury (AKI) for many reasons. It is important that critical care nurses know and have the skills to address the risk factors, conduct a comprehensive geriatric assessment, and implement evidence-based interventions. This article provides a review of this information.

Keywords: Acute kidney injury; Altered mental status; Geriatric; Older adults.

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