The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a patient who has a prescription for an estimated glomerular filtration rate (EGFR). Which information should the nurse identify as being used to determine the estimated glomerular filtration rate?

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The estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is calculated using the patient's serum creatinine level, age, gender, and racial origin. These factors influence the eGFR calculation because they affect the baseline creatinine levels and the kidney's filtering capacity.

The Nurse Is Reviewing the Laboratory Results for a Patient