When assessing acute kidney injury in the pediatric population using the pRIFLE criteria, the nurse observes which parameters?
A) Serum creatinine levels
B) Changes in glomerular filtration rate
C) Blood urea nitrogen levels
D) Urinary output
B) Changes in glomerular filtration rate
Explanation: A) A modified version of the RIFLE criteria for pediatric patients, known as pRIFLE, takes into account GFR changes rather than changes in creatinine.
B) A modified version of the RIFLE criteria for pediatric patients, known as pRIFLE, takes into account GFR changes rather than changes in creatinine.
C) A modified version of the RIFLE criteria for pediatric patients, known as pRIFLE, takes into account GFR changes rather than changes in creatinine.
D) A modified version of the RIFLE criteria for pediatric patients, known as pRIFLE, takes into account GFR changes rather than changes in creatinine.
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