Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 94%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client who will have blood sampling for a serum creatinine level.A nurse is caring for a client who will have blood sampling for a serum creatinine level and asks what this test shows. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D. The serum creatinine level test is used to assess kidney function. Creatinine is a waste product that the kidneys filter out of the blood. Elevated levels indicate impaired kidney function. Therefore, by measuring serum creatinine levels, doctors can evaluate how well the kidneys are functioning. Choice A is incorrect because the nurse should provide information rather than deflecting the question. Choice B is incorrect as it oversimplifies the purpose of the test. Choice C is incorrect because the test primarily assesses kidney function, not medication interference.