What characteristics would the nurse most likely assess in a patient with reduced Renal Reserve (early stages of renal disease)?

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In the beginning stages of renal disease, known as reduced renal reserve, the characteristics that the nurse would assess is a Glomerular Filtration Rate that is reduced to 50% of what it normally is. The BUN (blood, urea, nitrogen lab value) will be slightly elevated- but there will be minimal, if any, clinical symptoms.

What Characteristics Would the Nurse Most Likely Assess in a Patient