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    ATI nur 270 Paediatrics gigu Proctored Exam

    A nurse is caring for a client who will have blood sampling for a serum creatinine level and asks what this test shows. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Deflecting the question to the doctor does not provide the patient with helpful information and shows a lack of communication. B. While the test can indicate renal impairment, it is more accurate to say it assesses overall kidney function rather than confirming a specific disease. C. Although medications can affect kidney function, the serum creatinine level is not specifically for evaluating medication interference. D. The serum creatinine test is a standard measure of kidney function, indicating how well the kidneys are filtering waste from the blood.

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