A 46-year-old female client is admitted for acute renal failure secondary to diabetes and hypertension. Which test is the best indicator of adequate glomerular filtration?
A) Serum creatinine.
B) Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN).
C) Sedimentation rate.
D) Urine specific gravity.
Answer: A) Serum creatinine.
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a. After washing the person's hands b. After washing the person's face c. Before and after perineal care d. Before washing the person's chest
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