In this week's discussion board, you will review the metabolic biomarkers in plasma indicating stages of renal failure from type II diabetes. The cohort study will reflect on outcomes for patients with type II diabetes and normal renal function, to end-stage renal disease.
Instructions (Recommended order)
- (By Monday) Review the rubric for this assignment, the late assignment policy, netiquette guidelines, and the associated learning objectives.
- (By Tuesday) Read the following studies, paying particular attention to the findings and hypothesis: Uremic Solutes and End Stage Renal DiseaseLinks to an external site.
- (By Tuesday) Identify at least one additional applicable journal article.
- (By Wednesday, 23:59 EST of Week 4) Post your initial response (8 points) which should include the following:
- Identification of at least one additional applicable journal article. You may use the article reviewed last week to draw connections between the modules. The Prevalence of Metabolic Acidosis.
- A summary of the findings and hypothesis of the two articles.
- Describe how renal failure shifts concentration of renal solutes.
- Describe other biomarkers used to determine the extent of renal disease, in your own practice, if applicable.
- A mention of concepts that challenged you within the reading material.