The clinical nurse assesses kidney function in a newborn. Which of the following statements accurately describes the development of normally functioning kidneys in the newborn?
Select all that apply:
A) As the kidneys mature and enlarge, the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) rapidly increases during the first four months of life.
B) The nephrons are fully functional by 29 to 32 weeks gestation.
C) The glomerular filtration rate is higher than that of the adult.
D) The kidneys are not mature and fully functional until after birth.
A, D
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