In calculating the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) results for women, the creatinine clearance is usually:
a. the same as for men.
b. greater than that for men.
c. multiplied by 0.85.
d. multiplied by 1.15.
C
For women, the calculated result is multiplied by 0.85 to account for the smaller muscle mass as compared to men.
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