A patient is having diagnostic testing done after experiencing new-onset abdominal pain. Laboratory results reveal that the serum creatinine is elevated. The nurse would look for additional assessment findings of which disorder?

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Elevated serum creatinine levels indicate impaired renal function, which can lead to renal failure. Abdominal pain may be a symptom of renal failure and should be investigated further. Appendicitis, GERD, and constipation would not typically cause elevated creatinine levels.

A Patient Is Having Diagnostic Testing Done After Experiencing New-Onset