An Elevated Serum Creatinine Level is Most Indicative Of

Question

An elevated serum creatinine level is most indicative of
A) urinary retention.
B) declining renal function.
C) urinary bladder infection.
D) renal calculi.

Accepted Answer

An elevated serum creatinine level indicates declining renal function, as creatinine is a waste product that is filtered out of the blood by the kidneys. If the kidneys are not functioning properly, creatinine levels will increase in the blood. Urinary retention, urinary bladder infection, and renal calculi may cause other symptoms, but they do not necessarily cause elevated serum creatinine levels.