A client with acute kidney injury has rising creatinine and urine output 20 mL/hr. Which order should the nurse question?

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B. Ketorolac PRN for pain — NSAIDs (e.g., ketorolac) can reduce renal perfusion and worsen kidney injury. The nurse should clarify this order and request an alternative pain management plan.

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A. Ceftriaxone IV

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C. Normal saline bolus

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D. Renal diet