The nurse is caring for a patient who has possible kidney damage from high blood pressure. Which action should the nurse take?
a. Monitor glucose.
b. Monitor urine color.
c. Encourage fluids.
d. Review creatinine level.
ANS: D
Kidney damage will elevate levels of creatinine, which is monitored to evaluate kidney function.
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