A patient has a creatinine rising from 90 to 220 Āµmol/L after severe vomiting and diarrhoea. Which type of acute kidney injury is most likely?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Prerenal
- Step 1: Volume depletion reduces renal perfusion, and fluid resuscitation usually restores function.
Answer
Prerenal.
Why not the others: The other types need other triggers.
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