Acute Kidney Injury Evaluation and Management

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What is the main defining feature of acute kidney injury (AKI)?

Reduction in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) (correct)

Increased white blood cell count

Decreased red blood cell count

Elevated platelet count

Which group of patients is at a greater risk for developing AKI?

Young individuals below 30 years

Patients with liver disease (correct)

Individuals with no comorbid conditions

Athletes with high muscle mass

What are the common symptoms associated with AKI?

Decreased urine output and dark urine color (correct)

Skin rash and hives

Joint pain and swelling

Headache and blurred vision

Which of the following conditions is NOT listed as a risk factor for AKI?

Hypertension Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of AKI on mortality rate compared to patients without AKI?

Fivefold increased mortality rate Signup and view all the answers

What is a common indication for renal replacement therapy in acute kidney injury?

Fluid overload unresponsive to medical treatment Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of treating pre-renal acute kidney injury?

Correcting volume depletion and/or renal perfusion Signup and view all the answers

What should serial measurement of serum creatinine concentration show in acute kidney injury?

Rising levels each day Signup and view all the answers

When is renal ultrasound used in the diagnosis of acute kidney injury?

To rule out postrenal AKI and assess kidney morphology Signup and view all the answers

What is a consideration for nursing care in patients with acute kidney injury?

Using daily weights to track fluid loss or gain Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main defining feature of acute kidney injury (AKI)?

Which group of patients is at a greater risk for developing AKI?

What are the common symptoms associated with AKI?

Which of the following conditions is NOT listed as a risk factor for AKI?

What is the impact of AKI on mortality rate compared to patients without AKI?

What is a common indication for renal replacement therapy in acute kidney injury?

What is a key aspect of treating pre-renal acute kidney injury?

What should serial measurement of serum creatinine concentration show in acute kidney injury?

When is renal ultrasound used in the diagnosis of acute kidney injury?

What is a consideration for nursing care in patients with acute kidney injury?

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