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Debra J Hain¹, Mary S Haras²

¹Florida Atlantic University, Christine E Lynn College of Nursing, Boca Raton, FL, USA.

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Older adults in critical care face high risks of acute kidney injury (AKI). Critical care nurses need skills in geriatric assessment and evidence-based interventions to manage AKI risk factors effectively.

Keywords:

Acute kidney injury Altered mental status Geriatric Older adults

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Area of Science:

Geriatric Medicine
Critical Care Nursing
Nephrology

Background:

Older adults in critical care settings are particularly vulnerable to acute kidney injury (AKI).
Multiple factors contribute to the elevated risk of AKI in this demographic.
Effective management requires specialized nursing knowledge and skills.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the risk factors for AKI in older adults undergoing critical care.
To highlight the essential skills for critical care nurses in managing AKI.
To discuss evidence-based interventions for preventing and treating AKI in this population.

Main Methods:

Literature review of current evidence on AKI in older adults.
Analysis of geriatric assessment components relevant to AKI.
Synthesis of evidence-based nursing interventions for AKI management.

Main Results:

Identified key risk factors for AKI in critically ill older adults.
Emphasized the importance of comprehensive geriatric assessment.
Outlined specific evidence-based interventions for nurses.

Conclusions:

Critical care nurses play a vital role in mitigating AKI risk in older adults.
Enhanced knowledge of geriatric assessment and evidence-based practices is crucial.
Proactive nursing interventions can improve outcomes for older adults at risk for AKI.