Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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An old woman was admitted with a diagnosis of hypertension, congestive heart failure, anemia, possible diabetes, and chronic renal failure. Her blood workup shows a BUN level of 58 mg/dL and a plasma creatinine of 6.2 mg/dL. What is the most probable cause of the patient’s elevated urea nitrogen? Explain your answer.
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