Polycystic Kidney Disease - PKD: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments & What to Watch For

PKD is a genetic disorder that causes fluid-filled cysts to grow in the kidneys, often leading to chronic kidney disease and eventually renal failure. In this video, we cover the two main types of PKD, key symptoms to monitor, and how nurses can support patients through education, symptom management, and renal care planning. 📌 In This Video, You’ll Learn: ✅ The difference between Autosomal Dominant and Autosomal Recessive PKD ✅ Common symptoms: flank pain, hematuria, hypertension, and UTIs ✅ Medical management strategies: blood pressure control, pain relief, dialysis prep ✅ Nursing interventions: fluid and electrolyte monitoring, complication prevention, transplant readiness ✅ How to educate families on genetic risk, progression, and available treatments Find more in-depth nursing insights in my books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/ramrengel 📌 #PKD #PolycysticKidneyDisease #ADPKD #ARPKD #RenalNursing #ChronicKidneyDisease #NephrologyNurse #PatientEducation #GeneticCounseling #JASlyf #HealthAdvocatesOfAmerica