Which nursing intervention is most urgent in AKI but less so in early CKD?
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Correct answer: Rapid correction of the underlying cause
In AKI, immediate management of the precipitating cause (e.g., volume resuscitation) is urgent to restore function; in CKD the focus is long-term management.
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