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What Does Elevation In Creatinine Level Suggest?
I am taking a nursing renal open book test and I am stumped. The question is regarding a pt. whose Bun is elevated but creatinine and lytes are normal. The questions I have to chose from are: The result of a high protein diet or The result of a lab error or renal failure or normal post dialysis labs Would you please help me?
Mon, 1 Sep 2014
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If BUN is high but creatinine is normal, then the kidney is generally not damaged but is not getting adequate blood supply due to another problem such as dehydration or heart failure. BUN levels can increase with the amount of protein in the diet. High-protein diets may cause abnormally high BUN levels and this might be the likely possibility.
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If BUN is high but creatinine is normal, then the kidney is generally not damaged but is not getting adequate blood supply due to another problem such as dehydration or heart failure. BUN levels can increase with the amount of protein in the diet. High-protein diets may cause abnormally high BUN levels and this might be the likely possibility.
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