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Using a Google image search, locate a picture of a Malecot and pigtail stent used for percutaneous nephrostomy.
 
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Why are GFR values above 60 not clinically significant?
 
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Answer to Question 1

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The GFR is used to assess decreased kidney function. A high GFR indicates the kidney is functioning adequately. When the kidney is functioning properly, the filtration rate becomes more indicative of fluid intake than kidney function and no longer indicates disease.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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