Question

The primary healthcare provider prescribed a diagnostic study with contrast medium for an older adult who has an endocrine disorder. which assessment result should the nurse check before the study?

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is - serum creatinine.

Explanation:

A creatinine blood test or serum creatinine test measures the creatinine level in the blood.  When creatine, present in muscles breaks down waste product forms. This waste product is known as creatinine.

Serum creatinine level can provide the nurse with a general idea about how well your kidneys are working which can also tell that if any endocrine disorder causing elevation of serum creatinine.

Thus, the correct answer is - serum creatinine.

Answer 2

Often the signs of aging will mimic those of an endocrine disorder. Is it important for the primary healthcare provider to assess renal function before administering any procedure with contrast medium. Serum levels of creatinine and urea need to be checked before using contrast medium. If these levels go unchecked, there is a possibility of an older adult suffering renal failure while undergoing a procedure with contrast medium.