The nurse is caring for a patient with AKI who does not have signs or symptoms of fluid overload. A fluid challenge is performed to promote kidney perfusion by doing what?

a. Administering normal saline 500 to 1000 mL infused over 1 hour
b. Administering drugs to suppress aldosterone release
c. Instilling warm, sterile normal saline into the bladder
d. Having the patient drink several large glasses of water


Answer: a. Administering normal saline 500 to 1000 mL infused over 1 hour

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