An older client is admitted with possible chronic renal failure (CRF).The nurse notifies the attending physician with the results showing the client's:
A)increased calcium level.
B)increased red blood cells.
C)decreased BUN level.
D)decreased creatinine clearance level.

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The diagnosis of CRF is usually made based on a decrease in creatinine clearance, an elevation of BUN level, and a decrease in red blood cells.

An Older Client Is Admitted with Possible Chronic Renal Failure