Which electrolyte patterns are common in acute kidney injury (AKI)?
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Correct answer: Hyperkalemia, hyperphosphatemia, and hypocalcemia
AKI reduces excretion of K⁺ and phosphate leading to hyperkalemia and hyperphosphatemia; calcium drops due to phosphate retention and impaired activation of vitamin D.
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