Lab Values Podcast by NURSING.com (Nursing Podcast, normal lab values for nurses for NCLEX®) by NURSING.com (NRSNG)

Creatinine (Cr) Lab Values


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Overview
  1. Creatinine
    1. Normal Value Range
    2. Pathophysiology
    3. Special considerations
    4. Elevations in creatinine
    5. Decreases in creatinine
Nursing Points General
  1. Normal values
    1. 0.7 – 1.4 mg/dL
  2. Pathophysiology
    1. Muscle breakdown and use
      1. Creatine -> creatinine
    2. Released into bloodstream
      1. Filtered through kidneys
      2. Excreted in urine
    3. Creatinine more specific to kidney function
  3. Special considerations
    1. Green top
    2. Submitted with renal panels or chems
    3. Creatinine clearance
      1. Tests creatinine in urine
      2. Compare to serum creatinine
      3. 24 hour urine
        1. Toss first urine sample, then start
        2. On ice
  4. Increased creatinine values
    1. Renal disease
    2. Rhabdomyolysis
      1. Muscle breakdown
      2. Trauma
      3. Extreme workouts
    3. Congestive heart failure
    4. Dehydration
    5. Shock
  5. Decreased creatinine values
    1. Loss of muscle mass
    2. Muscular dystrophy
    3. Decreased protein intake
    4. Pregnancy
    5. Liver disease
Assessment
  1. Assess patient’s nutritional status
  2. Assess urine output
  3. Consider other causes for increase in creatinine
    1. Muscle
Therapeutic Management
  1. Treat cause of renal insufficiency
    1. Dialysis vs medication
Nursing Concepts
  1. Lab Values
  2. Elimination
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