A Nurse Reviews Laboratory Results for a Client with Glomerulonephritis

question 18

Multiple Choice

A nurse reviews laboratory results for a client with glomerulonephritis.The client's glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is 40 mL/min as measured by a 24-hour creatinine clearance.How should the nurse interpret this finding? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Excessive GFR
• B) Normal GFR
• C) Reduced GFR
• D) Potential for fluid overload
• E) Potential for dehydration

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