Acute renal failure

Acute renal failure ( 43 Questions)

A nurse is preparing to perform a diagnostic test to assess kidney function in a client with suspected acute renal failure. Which test will provide information about the glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?


Correct Answer: B

A. Incorrect. A complete blood count (CBC. provides information about the number and types of blood cells but does not assess kidney function.

B. Correct. Serum creatinine level is a commonly used blood test to assess kidney function. Elevated levels of creatinine in the blood indicate impaired glomerular filtration and decreased kidney function.

C. Incorrect. Urinalysis provides information about the presence of substances such as protein, blood, and glucose in the urine but does not directly assess GFR.

D. Incorrect. Renal ultrasound is an imaging test that provides information about the structure of the kidneys but does not directly measure GFR.




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