Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
Simulated
The nurse seeks to assess the renal function of an elderly client who is about to receive a nephrotoxic medication. Which of the following labs provides the best indicator for renal function?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Due to decreases in lean body mass, blood creatinine is not as good an indicator of the elderly client's renal function as creatinine clearance. Creatinine clearance is a widely used test for glomerular filtration rate.