The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a patient who has a prescription for an estimated glomerular filtration rate (EGFR). Which information should the nurse identify as being used to determine the estimated glomerular filtration rate?
Select all that apply.
1. serum creatinine
2. patient's age
3. patient's gender
4. patient's racial origin
5. serum blood urea nitrogen
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
The EGFR is calculated based on the serum creatinine, age, gender, and (in some instances) racial origin. Serum blood urea nitrogen results are not utilized for the EGFR.
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a. over the liver. b. adipose tissue. c. filled with air. d. over a rib.
A nurse performing a neurological assessment is preparing to assess the optic nerve. The nurse performs this examination by:
A. Assessing visual acuity B. Inspecting the eyelids for ptosis C. Assessing pupil constriction D. Assessing ocular movements
Report to the supervising nurse if you notice unsafe conditions in the client's home that you cannot correct
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The need for human contact, including touch, is a powerful one.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)