Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
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Passage / Scenario
A 5-year-old patient with peripheral edema, blood pressure of 112/70, potassium level of 4.7, diarrhea, oliguriaA 5-year-old patient is brought into the Emergency Room and is diagnosed with an Acute Kidney Injury (AKI). Which findings indicate this diagnosis?
Correct answer
A,E
Rationale
The correct answers are A and E. Peripheral edema in a 5-year-old with AKI indicates fluid retention due to impaired kidney function. Oliguria, decreased urine output, is a classic sign of AKI as the kidneys are unable to effectively filter and excrete waste. Choice B, blood pressure of 112/70, is within normal range for a child and not specific to AKI. Choice C, potassium level of 4.7, falls within the normal range and does not directly indicate AKI. Choice D, diarrhea, is not typically associated with AKI.