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A 65-year-old patient is admitted to the hospital with complaints of decreased urine output, fatigue, and swelling in the legs. Which of the following clinical cues is most indicative of acute kidney injury?

Increased appetite

Elevated serum creatinine levels

Hyperglycemia

Increased urine output

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. Increased appetite: Not typical in AKI; anorexia is more common.

B. Elevated serum creatinine levels: A hallmark of AKI, indicating reduced kidney filtration capacity.

C. Hyperglycemia: Not a direct indicator of AKI, though may occur in diabetics.

D. Increased urine output: AKI is typically oliguric (low urine output) or anuric in early phases.

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Correct Answer is ["A","D","E"]

Explanation

A. Blistering of area: Blisters are characteristic of superficial partial-thickness burns, involving the epidermis and part of the dermis.

B. Dry crusting surface: This is more typical of deeper burns; partial-thickness burns are moist.

C. Intact skin surface: The skin is not intact; it is damaged and blistered.

D. Blanching of wound area: Indicates intact capillary refill and superficial depth.

E. Pain at wound site: Nerve endings are exposed, making these burns very painful.

A. Bleeding may occur at injection sites when the intramuscular route is used. B. The client can experience nausea and vomiting when given oral medications. C. Pain resulting from a burn injury requires relief by the fastest route available. D. Damaged tissue and edema may interfere with drug absorption via other routes.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Bleeding may occur at injection sites when the intramuscular route is used: While possible, this is not the primary concern.

B. The client can experience nausea and vomiting when given oral medications: This may be true but is secondary to absorption issues.

C. Pain resulting from a burn injury requires relief by the fastest route available: Although IV is fast, the key issue is absorption.

D. Damaged tissue and edema may interfere with drug absorption via other routes: Burned and edematous tissue reduces IM and subcutaneous absorption, making IV the preferred route.

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A 65-year-old patient is admitted to the hospital with complaints of decreased urine output, fatigue, and swelling in the legs. Which of the following clinical cues is most indicative of acute kidney injury?

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