A patient with a history of diabetes mellitus has had a procedure using radiocontrast dye
The patient's laboratory results include high urine sodium, urine with muddy-brown granular casts and tubular epithelial cells, and increased blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and serum creatinine. Renal ultrasonography is normal. Urine volume is normal. Which treatment does the nurse anticipate?
A) Increased fluids
B) Renal stent placement
C) Irrigation of urinary catheter
D) Diuretic therapy
A
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