Which of the following lab values increases in the presence of renal impairment?
A)Creatinine clearance
B)Urine creatinine
C)Serum creatinine
D)Total urine output

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A)Serum creatinine is excreted entirely by the kidneys, making it a good indicator of kidney function. Elevations in serum creatinine levels indicate impairment of renal function. In contrast, creatinine clearance, urine creatinine, and total urine output typically decrease in the presence of renal impairment.
B)Serum creatinine is excreted entirely by the kidneys, making it a good indicator of kidney function. Elevations in serum creatinine levels indicate impairment of renal function. In contrast, creatinine clearance, urine creatinine, and total urine output typically decrease in the presence of renal impairment.
C)Serum creatinine is excreted entirely by the kidneys, making it a good indicator of kidney function. Elevations in serum creatinine levels indicate impairment of renal function. In contrast, creatinine clearance, urine creatinine, and total urine output typically decrease in the presence of renal impairment.
D)Serum creatinine is excreted entirely by the kidneys, making it a good indicator of kidney function. Elevations in serum creatinine levels indicate impairment of renal function. In contrast, creatinine clearance, urine creatinine, and total urine output typically decrease in the presence of renal impairment.

Which of the Following Lab Values Increases in the Presence