NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN 2023 Quizlet Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A physician orders a serum creatinine for a hospitalized client. The nurse should explain to the client and his family that this test:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A serum creatinine level should be 0.7 to 1.5 mg/dl, and it does not vary with increased protein intake, so it is a better indicator of renal function than the BUN.
Choice A is incorrect as a serum creatinine level of 4.0 to 5.5 mg/dl is not normal.
Choice B is incorrect as serum creatinine is not affected by increased protein intake.
Choice D is incorrect as serum creatinine primarily reflects renal function, not fluid volume status.
Question 2 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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