The family of a client who had a severe myocardial infarction (MI) asks the nurse why they were told to monitor the client's renal function after discharge.
Which of the following statements best explains how an MI can increase the risk of an acute kidney injury (AKI)?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

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Question

The family of a client who had a severe myocardial infarction (MI) asks the nurse why they were told to monitor the client's renal function after discharge.  
   Which of the following statements  best  explains how an MI can increase the risk of an acute kidney injury (AKI)? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

There may be a decrease in blood flow to the kidneys

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The client is at an increased risk for blood clot

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Impaired circulation increases urine output

Answer

The client suffered an obstruction of urine flow during the infarction

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