Question

a nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for aztreonam to treat a respiratory tract infection. which of the following findings in the clients medical record should the nurse recognize as requiring cautious use for this prescription and report to the provider?
glaucoma
closed - head injury
heart failure
renal impairment

Explanation:

Aztreonam is mainly excreted by the kidneys. Renal impairment can affect the drug's elimination, leading to potential accumulation and increased risk of adverse effects. Glaucoma, closed - head injury, and heart failure do not have a direct and major impact on the metabolism or excretion of aztreonam in the way that renal impairment does.

Answer:

Renal impairment