Acute kidney injury (AKI) is best defined as:
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Correct answer: Sudden decline in renal function over hours to days
AKI is characterized by a rapid decrease in glomerular filtration rate occurring over hours to days. It leads to accumulation of nitrogenous wastes and disturbances in fluid and electrolyte balance.
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