The nurse reads in the patient's chart that he has acute-on-chronic kidney disease. How does the nurse interpret this information?
a. Kidney disease has progressed to the need for dialysis transplant.
b. Patient has chronic kidney disease and has sustained an acute kidney injury.
c. Acute kidney injury requires aggressive management to prevent chronic disease.
d. The condition could be acute or chronic; further diagnostic testing is needed.
Answer: b. Patient has chronic kidney disease and has sustained an acute kidney injury.
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