Question

the nurse is reviewing data on a client with acute kidney injury with related azotemia and oliguria who is at risk for sepsis. which are the primary features of azotemia and oliguria? select all that apply. laboratory results tests and results reference range blood urea nitrogen 24 mg/dl 10 - 20 mg/dl rational, strategy, reference, tip

Explanation:

Azotemia is an increase in blood - urea nitrogen (BUN) and other nitrogen - containing waste products in the blood. Oliguria is defined as a urine output of less than 30 mL/hour. An increase in creatinine is also associated with impaired kidney function which can lead to azotemia. Vasoconstriction is not a primary feature of azotemia and oliguria. An increase in cardiac output is not related to these conditions. A normal glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is not a feature of kidney impairment associated with azotemia and oliguria.

Answer:

1. Increase in creatinine
2. Increase in blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
3. Urine output of less than 30 mL/hour