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theo

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A nurse recalls that the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and plasma creatinine (Pcr) concentration are _____ related.
 
  a. directly
  b. indirectly
  c. inversely
  d. not

Question 2

If a nurse wants to obtain the best estimate of renal function, which test should the nurse moni-tor?
 
  a. Glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
  b. Circulating antidiuretic hormone (ADH) levels
  c. Volume of urine output
  d. Urine-specific gravity



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The GFR and Pcr are inversely related.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The GFR provides the best estimate of functioning renal tissue. The best estimate of renal func-tion is not associated with the measurement of circulating ADH levels, urine output, or specific gravity.




theo

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


raili21

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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