The nurse is planning care for a patient with severe heart failure who has developed elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN)and creatinine levels. The primary treatment goal in the plan will be

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The primary goal of treatment for acute kidney injury (AKI)is to eliminate the cause and provide supportive care while the kidneys recover. Because this patient's heart failure is causing AKI,the care will be directed toward treatment of the heart failure. For renal failure caused by hypertension,hypovolemia,or nephrotoxins,the other responses would be correct.

The Nurse Is Planning Care for a Patient with Severe