While caring for a patient in the intensive care unit, the nurse is concerned about the patient's kidney function.In order to estimate a glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), the nurse would need which of the following?
A)A current weight and height
B)A total protein value
C)A serum creatinine result
D)A serum blood urea nitrogen result

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To estimate a glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), the nurse would need a serum creatinine result. The eGFR is typically calculated using the serum creatinine level because creatinine is produced at a relatively constant rate and is freely filtered by the kidneys. Other factors, such as age, gender, and race, are also taken into consideration when calculating eGFR. Height and weight may be useful in determining body surface area, but they are not used in eGFR calculation. Total protein and blood urea nitrogen levels may be useful in evaluating kidney function but are not used in eGFR calculation.

While Caring for a Patient in the Intensive Care Unit