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big1devin

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Because of normal changes due to aging, the nurse anticipates that a 75-year-old patient's serum creatinine level might be what amount?
 
  1. 0.3 mg/dL
  2. 2.4 mg/dL
  3. 4.8 mg/dL
  4. 6.4 mg/dL

Question 2

A patient recovering from surgery is prescribed a postvoiding residual urine test. What supplies should the nurse gather to complete this test?
 
  1. a urine collecting device and a straight urinary catheter
  2. a urine collecting device and a voiding diary
  3. an indwelling urinary catheter and an insertion kit
  4. a peripheral IV insertion kit and a urine collecting device


elyse44

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Serum creatinine level reflects the by-product of muscle breakdown, and an older adult with less muscle mass can be expected to have a lower-than-normal level such as 0.3 mg/dL. The normal creatinine range for adults is 0.51.5 mg/dL. A higher than normal level would not be expected for an older patient.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
For a postvoiding residual urine test, the nurse needs a urine collection device and a straight catheter. Voiding diaries, indwelling urinary catheters, and peripheral IVs are not required for this procedure.


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