A patent's laboratory results show an elevated creatinine level. The patient's history reveals no risk factors for kidney disease. Which question does the nurse ask the patient to shed further light on the laboratory result?
a. " How many hours of sleep did you get the night before the test?"
b. " How much fluid did you drink before the test?"
c. " Did you take any type of antibiotics before taking the test?"
d. " When and how much did you last urinate before having the test?"
Answer: c. " Did you take any type of antibiotics before taking the test?"
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