acute vs chronic renal failure

[lulu rn]

finally i found my strong subject! i love what im learning about acute and chronic renal failure. maybe its the instructor maybe its the information.

my question is this...

i understand the differences in symptoms in the phases and causes of acute renal failure. however chronic renal failure seems just to be the symptoms of oliguric phase of intrarenal ARF. and then the changes in symptoms with dialysis is this correct? maybe i get it, maybe im trying to make it harder than it really is.

i am just looking for some for sure tell tale signs and symptoms that will be determinate of acute or chronic.

thanks for your help.

[groovy jeff, RN]

CKF pt will always have HTN as well.

[lunden]

acute dialysis means they will possibly regain the use of their kidneys whereas chronic means they possibly won't regain the usage of their kidneys, is this what you're talking about? hope this helps