All of the following diagnostic tests are ordered for a patient with renal disease. The nurse understands that which one of the following will be used in the evaluation of the patient's glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?

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Creatinine clearance is the most accurate test for assessing the GFR, as it measures the rate at which the kidneys are able to clear creatinine from the bloodstream. BUN is used to assess kidney function indirectly, while IVP and renal ultrasound are used to visualize the kidneys and urinary tract but do not directly assess GFR.

All of the Following Diagnostic Tests Are Ordered for a Patient