The nurse explains that the serum creatinine level is a better indicator for renal disorders because serum creatinine
a. closely reflects the dietary intake.
b. does not change in other systemic disorders.
c. has a constant ratio of 20:1 to blood urea nitrogen (BUN).
d. is unaffected by hydration status.
B
The serum creatinine level is not affected by dietary intake or hydration status. It is elevated in renal disorders, hypertension, and diabetes and has a normal ratio of 10:1 to BUN.
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