Identifying Exacerbation of Kidney Condition

Hard Reduction Of Risk Potential Laboratory Values

A 58-year-old male patient with a history of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is scheduled for a routine blood test. The nurse knows that certain laboratory values can indicate the patient's level of kidney function and risk for underlying complications. Recent laboratory results showed an elevated serum creatinine level of 2.8 mg/dL. Which of the following values would most likely indicate an exacerbation of his kidney condition?

Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) of 15 mg/dL

Potassium level of 5.5 mEq/L

Phosphate level of 3.0 mg/dL

Sodium level of 140 mEq/L

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