Which laboratory data would reflect early signs of renal tubular damage?
A. Decreased hemoglobin level
B. Increased serum sodium level
C. Increased serum calcium level
D. Decreased urine specific gravity
D
A decrease in urine specific gravity indicates a loss of urine-concentrating ability and is the ear-liest sign of renal tubular damage.
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