@nursedosepodcast: Understanding BUN:Cr Ratios for the CCRN Exam! -A ratio greater than 20:1 suggests pre-renal causes like volume depletion, CHF, or decreased perfusion. -A normal ratio (10–15:1) points toward intra-renal injury such as ATN or glomerulonephritis. -A variable ratio raises concern for post-renal obstruction like BPH, stones, or tumors. The ratio alone doesn’t diagnose the problem—but it’s a fast, valuable clue when paired with clinical context, labs, and a good history. . Check out the ICU STARTER BUNDLE and the other Nurse Dose Cheat Sheets/Resources in the bio! . Follow for more ICU nursing education! 🎓 . #cvicu #cardiacnurse #criticalcare #nursingschool #icunurse #newgradnurse #newgradrn #nursesofinstagram #icunurselife #flightnurse #criticalcarenurse #emergencydepartment #nurselife #paramedic #ernurses #medicalstudents

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