A patient has developed acute kidney injury (AKI)secondary to cardiogenic shock.Which laboratory value would the nurse find helpful in evaluating patient's renal status?

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Serum creatinine is the most reliable predictor of kidney function.In the acutely ill patient,small changes in the serum creatinine level and urine output may signal important declines in the glomerular filtration rate and kidney function.

A Patient Has Developed Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)secondary to Cardiogenic