Question

When caring for a patient in the diuretic phase of AKI, which nursing intervention would be appropriate?

1. a. Weigh the patient twice a week first thing in the morning
2. b. Accurate Intake and Output
3. c. Provide a low-protein, high calorie, high fat diet
4. d. Limit fluids to previous 24 hour output + insensible losses

Answer 1

When caring for a patient in the diuretic phase of AKI, the nursing intervention that would be appropriate is d "limit fluids to previous 24-hour output + insensible losses" because patient in the oliguric phase of AKI will have excess of fluid volume with K and Na retention and hence restriction should be made on dietary intake of sodium and potassium. the patient should be weighed daily and protein intake should be high to prevent catabolism.