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1. Name the two laboratory values we look at to assess renal function. What do these labs tell you about your patient's renal function?

2. What is a normal GFR? What does it tell you about your patients health status?

3. Explain the nursing implications of ascites. What would you be worried about with your patient in the acute presentation? What complications could you anticipate the patient developing? (Hint - remember your ABC's of prioritization)

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1. Name the two laboratory values we look at to assess renal function. What do these labs tell you about your patient's renal function?

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two laboratory values we look at to assess renal function

Serum creatinine test

This blood test inspects whether creatinine is developing in your blood. The kidneys for the most part totally channel creatinine from the blood. An abnormal state of creatinine proposes a kidney issue.

As per the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), a creatinine level higher than 1.2 milligrams/deciliter (mg/dL) for ladies and 1.4 mg/dL for men is an indication of a kidney issue.

Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)

The blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test also checks for waste products in your blood. BUN tests measure the amount of nitrogen in the blood. Urea nitrogen is a breakdown product of protein.

Be that as it may, not all hoisted BUN tests are because of kidney harm. Basic meds, including expansive portions of headache medicine and a few kinds of anti-infection agents, can likewise build your BUN. It's imperative to inform your specialist concerning any prescriptions or enhancements that you take routinely. You may need to stop certain medications for a couple of days before the test.

An ordinary BUN level is somewhere in the range of 7 and 20 mg/dL. A higher esteem could propose a few distinctive medical issues.

these labs tell you about your patient's renal function

• To evaluate kidney function and aid in the diagnosis of kidney disease.
• To monitor the progression of renal insufficiency.
• The BUN-to-creatinine ratio may aid in the evaluation of a person’s state of hydration.

2. What is a normal GFR? What does it tell you about your patients health status?

we can assert that normal GFR values are largely over 60 mL/min/1.73 m² in healthy subjects, at least before the age of 70 years. However, we know that GFR physiologically decreases with age, and in adults older than 70 years, values below 60 mL/min/1.73 m² could be considered normal.

GFR - glomerular filtration rate is the best test to measure your level of kidney function and determine your stage of kidney disease.  Your specialist can ascertain it from the aftereffects of your blood creatinine test, your age, body size and sex. Your GFR tells your specialist your phase of kidney sickness and enables the specialist to design your treatment. On the off chance that your GFR number is low, your kidneys are not filling in and in addition they should. The prior kidney ailment is distinguished, the better the possibility of moderating or halting its movement.