Complications of kidney function in older adults will occur with the presence of
a. proteinuria. c. BUN.
b. vasopressin. d. creatine.
A
Proteinuria is associated with complication in both the kidney and cardiovascular systems. Vasopressin, blood urea nitrogen, and creatine are found in normal kidney function.
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