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The physician is assessing renal function in a client with severe pancreatitis. Which laboratory finding would be the best indicator of a problem in this area?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Creatinine is the most specific laboratory test for renal functioning; normal is 0.5-1.5 mg/dL. Answers A and B do not relate to the kidney, so they are incorrect. Answer C can be abnormal with kidney function but is not as specific as the creatinine, so it's incorrect.