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 monitor the client for?
tolerance to the medication
medication interaction
medication toxicity
dependence on the medication

Explanation:

When a client has renal insufficiency, the kidneys' ability to excrete medications is impaired. This can lead to a buildup of the medication in the body. Medication toxicity occurs when the level of a drug in the body is too high, which is more likely in clients with renal insufficiency as they cannot clear the drug as effectively as those with normal renal function. Tolerance (a decreased response to a drug over time) is not directly related to renal function. Medication - interaction (effect of one drug on another) is not specifically related to renal insufficiency unless one of the drugs is nephro - toxic. Dependence (a physical or psychological need for a drug) is also not directly related to renal function.

Answer:

Medication toxicity