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Which laboratory values are most significant for diagnosing AKI?
Which laboratory values are most significant for diagnosing AKI?
What is the primary diagnosis of the client in the scenario?
What is the primary diagnosis of the client in the scenario?
Which of the following terms is related to urine formation?
Which of the following terms is related to urine formation?
What is the term for the movement of water molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration?
What is the term for the movement of water molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration?
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Which of the following is not directly related to kidney function?
Which of the following is not directly related to kidney function?
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What is the primary concern for the nurse when admitting a client with acute kidney injury?
What is the primary concern for the nurse when admitting a client with acute kidney injury?
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What is the goal of the nurse's admission interview with a client diagnosed with AKI?
What is the goal of the nurse's admission interview with a client diagnosed with AKI?
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Why might the nurse ask about the client's over-the-counter medication use?
Why might the nurse ask about the client's over-the-counter medication use?
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What is the priority question for the nurse to ask during the admission interview?
What is the priority question for the nurse to ask during the admission interview?
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Why is it important for the nurse to ask questions during the admission interview?
Why is it important for the nurse to ask questions during the admission interview?
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What is a condition that can predispose a client to develop prerenal AKI?
What is a condition that can predispose a client to develop prerenal AKI?
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Which of the following medications is not a direct cause of prerenal AKI?
Which of the following medications is not a direct cause of prerenal AKI?
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What is a common complication of benign prostatic hypertrophy that can increase the risk of AKI?
What is a common complication of benign prostatic hypertrophy that can increase the risk of AKI?
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Which of the following conditions is not a primary cause of AKI?
Which of the following conditions is not a primary cause of AKI?
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What is the primary mechanism by which hypotension can lead to prerenal AKI?
What is the primary mechanism by which hypotension can lead to prerenal AKI?
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Study Notes
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
- AKI diagnosis is most significantly based on laboratory values of BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) and creatinine.
Admitting Client with AKI
- Most important question for nurse to ask during admission interview: "What over-the-counter medications do you take regularly?"
Risk Factors for Prerenal AKI
- Prerenal AKI can be predisposed by hypotension.
- Other options (diabetes mellitus, aminoglycosides, and benign prostatic hypertrophy) are not directly related to prerenal AKI.
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Description
As a nurse, it's crucial to ask the right questions during an admission interview. This quiz tests your knowledge on what to ask a client diagnosed with acute kidney injury. Identify the most important question to ask during the admission process.
