Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a blood sampling for a serum creatinine level. The client asks the nurse, 'What is the purpose of this test?' Which of the following responses should the nurse give?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Serum creatinine is a waste product filtered by the kidneys, and elevated levels indicate impaired renal function.