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Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) doesn't have to be confusing. This lesson breaks down everything you need to know for exams, clinicals, and the NCLEX. You’ll learn the phases of AKI, what symptoms to look out for, how to identify the cause (prerenal vs intrarenal vs postrenal), and what you can do to treat it.

Covered in this video:
What causes AKI? (Prerenal, Intrarenal, Postrenal)
AKI Phases: Onset → Oliguric → Diuretic → Recovery
Symptoms: azotemia, edema, GFR drop, acidosis, electrolyte imbalances
NCLEX priority labs: BUN, Creatinine, and especially GFR!
Interventions: Diuretics, electrolytes, fluid restriction, dialysis


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