The nurse is reviewing the serum creatinine laboratory results for a group of patients. The nurse identifies which of the following patients as being at risk for having falsely elevated serum creatinine levels: A patient with a diagnosis of which of the following? Select all that apply.

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The nurse is reviewing the serum creatinine laboratory results for a group of patients. The nurse identifies which of the following patients as being at risk for having falsely elevated serum creatinine levels: A patient with a diagnosis of which of the following?  Select all that apply.

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A) High doses of vitamin C can interfere with the creatinine assay, leading to falsely elevated serum creatinine levels.B) Methyldopa has been reported to interfere with the measurement of serum creatinine, potentially causing falsely elevated results.C) Lithium carbonate can affect kidney function, potentially leading to an actual increase in serum creatinine or interfering with its measurement.

The Nurse Is Reviewing the Serum Creatinine Laboratory Results for a Group