Which urine characteristics below are indicative of acute tubular necrosis (ATN)caused by intrinsic (intrarenal)failure? A) Urine sodium 30 mEq/L B) Urine osmolality 500 mOsm C) Fraction excretion of sodium (FE_Na)

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Which urine characteristics below are indicative of acute tubular necrosis (ATN)caused by intrinsic (intrarenal)failure? A) Urine sodium >30 mEq/L B) Urine osmolality >500 mOsm C) Fraction excretion of sodium (FE_Na)<1% D) Urine sediment has no cells,some hyaline casts

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In acute tubular necrosis, urine sodium is typically >30 mEq/L due to the kidney's inability to reabsorb sodium effectively.

Which Urine Characteristics Below Are Indicative of Acute Tubular Necrosis