The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a patient who has a prescription for an estimated glomerular filtration rate (EGFR). The nurse knows that which of the following factors may be utilized to determine the estimated glomerular filtration rate? Select all that apply.

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The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a patient who has a prescription for an estimated glomerular filtration rate (EGFR). The nurse knows that which of the following factors may be utilized to determine the estimated glomerular filtration rate?  Select all that apply.

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Estimated glomerular filtration rate (EGFR) is determined by using serum creatinine levels, age of the patient, gender, and racial origin. Serum blood urea nitrogen is not utilized for determining EGFR. Therefore, choices A, B, C, and D are the best choices.

The Nurse Is Reviewing the Laboratory Results for a Patient