An adult is reviewing the most recent laboratory values in their electronic health record. Laboratory Results Lab TestNormal ValuesDate: 04/22/20xx Time: 14:45White blood cells (WBCs)5000-10,000/mm35500Red blood cells (RBCs)4.7-6.1 x106/ μL Male 4.2-5.4 x106/ μL Female4.1Hemoglobin (Hgb)12.0-17.0 g/dL10.2Hematocrit (Hct)40-52% Male 36-47% Female35Sodium136-145 mEq/L152Potassium3.5-5 mEq/L 5.6Chloride98-106 mEq/L111Bicarbonate (CO2 content)23-30 mEq/L20Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)10-20 mg/dL16Creatinine0.5-1.1 mg/dL1.1Glucose74-106 mg/dL114Calcium9-10.5 mg/dL8.4Albumin3.5-5 g/dL2.9Triglycerides40-180 mg/dL175Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP)< 100 pg/mL37Arterial Blood GasNormal Values pH7.35-7.457.4PCO235-45 mmHg40HCO322-26 mEq/L24PO280-100 mmHg98O2 saturation95%-100%100 Question 2 / 4 Note: You will not have another attempt on this question if you navigate away. Please take your time answering this question before moving forward. What Could It Mean? Based on the laboratory values, what stage of chronic kidney disease is the adult experiencing? Kidney failure Decreased renal reserve Renal insufficiency Normal
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