A 60-Year-Old Male Is Diagnosed with Renal Failure

question 20

Multiple Choice

A 60-year-old male is diagnosed with renal failure.While the nurse is reviewing lab results,which of the following lab values would be most consistent with this diagnosis?

• A) Elevated plasma creatinine level
• B) Decreased plasma potassium level
• C) Metabolic alkalosis
• D) Increased urea clearance

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