The nurse recognizes a renogram would be appropriate for which of the following patients? Select all that apply.
A)A 44-year-old with suspected kidney stone
B)A 32-year-old being treated for hydronephrosis
C)A 16-year old with complaints of flank pain and hematuria after a football injury
D)A 28-year-old with polycystic disease
E)An 84-year-old with chronic renal failure
F)A 76-year-old with advanced Alzheimer's disease who has an elevated creatinine

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Renograms are useful for evaluating kidney function and structure, making them appropriate for patients with suspected kidney stones, hydronephrosis, trauma-related kidney issues (such as flank pain and hematuria after an injury), and polycystic kidney disease. These conditions can benefit from the functional and structural insights provided by a renogram.

The Nurse Recognizes a Renogram Would Be Appropriate for Which