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    Nur 2211 med surg proctored exam (renal)

    A nurse is reviewing the BUN and creatinine levels of an older adult client who has chronic kidney disease. The nurse should expect which of the following findings?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. BUN of 45 mg/dL and creatinine of 8 mg/dL are elevated and consistent with chronic kidney disease due to the kidneys’ reduced ability to excrete waste products. B. Creatinine of 0.3 mg/dL is below the normal range, not consistent with CKD. C. These values are within the normal range and would not indicate CKD. D. These are both normal values, not expected in a client with chronic kidney disease.

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