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Estimated Dry Weight (EDW): Aiming For Accuracy
(Vol 29/No. 5. On-line test expires: 10/20/2004)
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  AUTHOR
Sheila Mitchell, BSN, RN, CNN
 Sheila Mitchell, BSN, RN, CNN, is an Inservice Coordinator, Fresenius Medical Care, Jackson, MS. At the time this article was written, she was a student in the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program at University of Mississippi School of Nursing, Jackson, MS. She is a member of the Magnolia Chapter of ANNA.
  OUTLINE

Accurately estimating dry weight can often be a daunting task for nephrology clinicians.
Many interrelated factors must be considered when setting or changing the estimated dry
weight (EDW). These factors include not only patient assessment (predialysis, intradialy -
sis, and postdialysis), but also patient history, laboratory data, whether or not the patient
is hospitalized, and social factors, particularly holidays. Armed with necessary informa -
tion, nephrology nurses can estimate dry weight with accuracy.
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  CE RELATED INFORMATION
This offering for 1.4 contact hours is being provided by the American Nephrology Nurses’ Association (ANNA), which is accredited as a provider and approver of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses’ Credentialing Center-Commission on Accreditation (ANCCCOA). This educational activity is approved by most states and specialty organizations that recognize the ANCC-COA accreditation process. ANNA is an approved provider of continuing education in nursing by the California Board of Registered Nursing, BRN Provider No. 00910; and the Kansas State Board of Nursing, Provider No. LT0148-0738. This offering is accepted for RN and LPN relicensure in Kansas

  EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Goal:
The nephrology nurse will be able to estimate dry weight with accuracy.

 Objectives:
1 . Describe basic principles of total body water and body fluid compartments.
2 . Discuss factors affecting intravascular refill.
3 . Explain the steps in assessment of estimated dry weight..
AUTHOR DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

Sheila Mitchell has no conflicts of interest to disclose.

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