Which of the following clinical findings among older adults is most unlikely to warrant further investigation and possible treatment?
A)
An 81-year-old male's serum creatinine level has increased sharply since his last blood work.
B)
A 78-year-old female's GFR has been steadily declining over several years.
C)
A 90-year-old female's blood urea nitrogen (BUN) is rising.
D)
An 80-year-old male whose urine dipstick reveals protein is present.
Ans:
B
Feedback:
A gradual decrease in GFR is considered a normal age-related change. Increased creatinine or BUN would warrant follow-up, as would the presence of protein in a client's urine.
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