Question

a nurse is caring for a client who has a history of renal insufficiency and is taking mediation. which of the following should the nurse moni client for?
tolerance to the medication
medication interaction
medication toxicity
dependence on the medication

Explanation:

Renal insufficiency affects the kidneys' ability to excrete medications. If the kidneys can't eliminate a drug properly, it can accumulate in the body, leading to medication toxicity. Tolerance is about reduced response over time, interaction is between multiple drugs, and dependence is about psychological/physical need—none match as closely as toxicity for renal insufficiency - related medication monitoring.

Answer:

C. Medication toxicity