A client is admitted with acute kidney injury (AKI)and a urine output of 2000 mL/day.What is the major concern of the nurse regarding this client's care?

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This client may have an inflammatory cause of AKI with proteins entering the glomerulus and holding the fluid in the filtrate,causing polyuria.Electrolyte loss and fluid balance is essential.Edema and pain are not usually a problem with fluid loss.There could be changes in the client's cardiac,respiratory,and mental health status if the electrolyte imbalance is not treated.

A Client Is Admitted with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)and a Urine