Which of the following would the nurse expect to find when reviewing the laboratory test results of a client with renal failure?
A) Increased serum creatinine level
B) Decreased serum potassium level
C) Increased red blood cell count
D) Increased serum calcium level

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Renal failure leads to decreased glomerular filtration rate, which results in decreased excretion of creatinine. As a result, the serum creatinine levels increase. The other options are not related to renal failure.

Which of the Following Would the Nurse Expect to Find