MrsUntz,an 80-Year-Old Female,presents with a Low Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)and

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Essay

Mrs.Untz,an 80-year-old female,presents with a low glomerular filtration rate (GFR)and has been producing less than 500 mL of urine during a 24-hour period.Why do you think her blood report shows a high level of creatinine and what does it indicate about her kidney function?

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