Urinary & Renal: 8 Nursing Care Plans
Kidney, bladder and elimination care plans. Every plan below follows the ADPIE format — assessment cues, priority nursing diagnoses, measurable goals, interventions with rationales and patient teaching.
Quick answer
Urinary & Renal care plans cover 8 conditions, most commonly diagnosed with impaired urinary elimination, excess fluid volume, acute pain, risk for infection. Use each plan for clinical paperwork, ATI and NCLEX-style review, and bedside prioritization.
Most common nursing diagnoses in urinary & renal
All urinary & renal nursing care plans
Acute Kidney Injury Nursing Care Plan
Sudden loss of renal function; fluid balance, electrolyte control and nephrotoxin avoidance.
Nursing diagnoses: Excess fluid volume, Risk for electrolyte imbalance, Impaired urinary elimination
6 intervention sets · 6 goals · 7 teaching points
Read the care planChronic Kidney Disease Nursing Care Plan
Progressive renal failure; dietary restriction, anemia care and dialysis preparation.
Nursing diagnoses: Excess fluid volume, Imbalanced nutrition, Fatigue, Risk for infection
6 intervention sets · 7 goals · 8 teaching points
Read the care planGlomerulonephritis Nursing Care Plan
Glomerular inflammation with hematuria and edema; BP control and fluid limits.
Nursing diagnoses: Excess fluid volume, Impaired urinary elimination, Fatigue
5 intervention sets · 6 goals · 7 teaching points
Read the care planHemodialysis & Peritoneal Dialysis Nursing Care Plan
Access site protection, fluid removal monitoring and infection prevention.
Nursing diagnoses: Risk for infection, Excess fluid volume, Ineffective tissue perfusion
6 intervention sets · 6 goals · 7 teaching points
Read the care planUrinary Incontinence Nursing Care Plan
Involuntary urine loss; bladder training, pelvic floor exercise and skin protection.
Nursing diagnoses: Impaired urinary elimination, Risk for impaired skin integrity, Situational low self-esteem
6 intervention sets · 6 goals · 7 teaching points
Read the care planUrinary Retention & Catheter Care Nursing Care Plan
Incomplete bladder emptying; bladder scanning, catheter care and CAUTI prevention.
Nursing diagnoses: Impaired urinary elimination, Risk for infection, Acute pain
6 intervention sets · 6 goals · 7 teaching points
Read the care planUrinary Tract Infection Nursing Care Plan
Bladder or kidney infection; antibiotics, hydration and prevention teaching.
Nursing diagnoses: Impaired urinary elimination, Acute pain, Hyperthermia
5 intervention sets · 6 goals · 7 teaching points
Read the care planUrolithiasis (Kidney Stones) Nursing Care Plan
Stone passage care; aggressive pain relief, strain urine and hydration.
Nursing diagnoses: Acute pain, Impaired urinary elimination, Nausea
5 intervention sets · 6 goals · 7 teaching points
Read the care planNursing priorities across these plans
- Acute Kidney Injury: Identify and reverse the cause quickly, before intrinsic damage becomes established.
- Chronic Kidney Disease: Slow progression by controlling blood pressure and blood glucose.
- Glomerulonephritis: Control blood pressure and prevent hypertensive encephalopathy and seizures.
- Hemodialysis & Peritoneal Dialysis: Protect and maintain the vascular or peritoneal access.
- Urinary Incontinence: Identify the type and reversible contributors before choosing an intervention.
- Urinary Retention & Catheter Care: Relieve acute retention and the associated pain promptly.
- Urinary Tract Infection: Confirm the diagnosis with a correctly collected specimen before starting antibiotics.
- Urolithiasis (Kidney Stones): Relieve severe pain rapidly and effectively.
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Common questions
What are the most common nursing diagnoses in Urinary & Renal care plans?
The nursing diagnoses that repeat most often across our 8 urinary & renal care plans are: Impaired urinary elimination; Excess fluid volume; Acute pain; Risk for infection; Fatigue; Hyperthermia.
Which urinary & renal nursing care plans should a student know?
Start with Acute Kidney Injury, Chronic Kidney Disease, Glomerulonephritis, Hemodialysis & Peritoneal Dialysis, Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Retention & Catheter Care, Urinary Tract Infection, Urolithiasis (Kidney Stones). Each plan lists assessment cues, priority diagnoses, measurable goals, interventions with rationales and patient teaching.
How many urinary & renal care plans are in this library?
8 care plans, all free to read and written in the ADPIE format used in nursing school and on ATI and NCLEX-style questions.