The nurse reviewing laboratory reports for a patient admitted for acute pyelenophritis.Which finding is most concerning to the nurse?

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A creatinine of 2.0 is abnormally high and indicates that kidney function negatively affected.The BUN,sodium,and potassium values are within normal limits.(Laboratory ranges include: BUN 10 to 20 mg/dL,creatinine 0.6 to 1.2 mg/dL,sodium 135 to 145 mEq/L,and potassium 3.5 to 5.5 mEq/L.)

The Nurse Reviewing Laboratory Reports for a Patient Admitted for Acute