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Lori Candela, EdD, RN
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Lori Candela, EdD, RN, is Assistant
Professor,
University of Nevada School of Nursing,
Las Vegas, NV. |
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Carolyn Yucha, PhD, RN |
Carolyn Yucha, PhD, RN, is Professor and Dean,
University of Nevada at Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV. |
In
order for our body cells to function
properly, they must be surrounded
in extracellular fluid
that is relatively constant with regard
to osmolality. The kidneys, in concert
with neural and
endocrine input, regulate the volume
and osmolality of the extracellular fluid
by altering the
amount of sodium and water excreted.
This is accomplished primarily through
alterations in
sodium and water reabsorption, the mechanisms
of which differ within each nephron segment..
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RELATED INFORMATION |
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This
offering for 2.5 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.
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Goal:
Discuss the mechanism by which the
kidney integrates signals from other body
systems to
control extracellular fluid volume and
osmolality.
Objectives:
1.
Describe the mechanisms by which sodium
and water input and output are controlled.
2. Outline the neurological and endocrine
effects on sodium and water homeostasis.
3. Compare and contrast the mechanisms
for sodium, chloride and water transport
in the proximal tubule, the thick ascending
limb and the collecting duct.
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AUTHOR DISCLOSURE
STATEMENT |
Lori Candela has no conflicts
of interest to disclose.
Carolyn Yucha has no conflicts of
interest to disclose.
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