Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client who will have blood sampling for a serum creatinine levelA 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: This test will tell your doctor how your kidneys are functioning. The serum creatinine level is a common test used to assess kidney function. Creatinine is a waste product produced by muscles and filtered by the kidneys. Elevated levels may indicate kidney dysfunction. Choice A is incorrect as the nurse should provide information to the client. Choice B is incorrect as the test does not specifically diagnose severe renal impairment or a disease. Choice C is incorrect as the test primarily evaluates kidney function, not medication interference.