Question # 20

A nurse is assessing a patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The patient’s blood pressure is 160/90 mmHg, and laboratory results show elevated serum creatinine. Which of the following findings is most concerning and indicates worsening kidney function?

Options:

A.

A blood pressure reading of 160/90 mmHg.

B.

An elevated serum creatinine level.

C.

Mild swelling in the ankles and feet.

D.

A decreased glomerular filtration rate (GFR).

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