The student wants information about a patient's renal function. What test does the healthcare professional tell the student to evaluate?
A)Glomerular filtration rate
B)Hourly urine output
C)Serum blood urea nitrogen and creatinine
D)The specific gravity of the solute concentration of the urine

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The glomerular filtration rate provides the best estimate of the level of functioning of renal tissue. The professional would instruct the student to view these results. Urine output is a measure of renal function but is affected by many factors other than renal function. Blood urea nitrogen and creatinine are also affected by other factors. Specific gravity details the concentration of urine and also can be affected by extra-renal function.

The Student Wants Information About a Patient's Renal Function