Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Exam Prep

Category - Acute Care Nurse Practioner Practice Test

You are working in the emergency room when a 45 year old male comes in with signs and symptoms of acute renal failure. What is the most accurate measure of renal function?
  1. glomerular filtration rate
  2. urea
  3. creatinine
  4. urine output
Explanation
Answer: A - The most accurate measure of renal function is the Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR). The GFR is the flow rate of filtration through the kidneys and provides the most accurate state of kidney function and physiology.
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