Keywords

acute kidney injury (AKI), Acute Kidney Injury Network (AKIN), chronic kidney disease (CKD), community-acquired acute kidney injury (CA-AKI), hospital-acquired acute kidney injury (HA-AKI), Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO), Nephrotoxic Injury Negated by Just-in-time Action (NINJA), sick day rules

Authors

1. Dinh, Nhan L.A. MSN, CNP, AGACNP-BC, CCRN

Abstract

Abstract: Community-acquired acute kidney injury (CA-AKI) can be a devastating diagnosis for any patient and can increase mortality during hospitalization. There can be long-term consequences for those who survive the initial insult. This article discusses CA-AKI and its implications for APRNs.