Because of normal changes due to aging, the nurse anticipates that a 75-year-old patient's serum creatinine level might be what amount?
1. 0.3 mg/dL
2. 2.4 mg/dL
3. 4.8 mg/dL
4. 6.4 mg/dL
Correct Answer: 1
Serum creatinine level reflects the by-product of muscle breakdown, and an older adult with less muscle mass can be expected to have a lower-than-normal level such as 0.3 mg/dL. The normal creatinine range for adults is 0.5–1.5 mg/dL. A higher than normal level would not be expected for an older patient.
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A) 30 B) 32 C) 34 D) 36