The most common reasons for initiating dialysis in acute kidney injury include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Acidosis
b. Hypokalemia
c. Volume overload
d. Hyperkalemia
e. Uremia
A, C, D, E
The most common reasons for initiating dialysis in acute kidney injury include acidosis, hyperkalemia, volume overload, and uremia. Dialysis is usually started early in the course of the renal dysfunction before uremic complications occur. In addition, dialysis may be started for fluid management when total parenteral nutrition is administered.
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