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An older adult client has an elevated serum creatinine level. This client is at greatest risk for which medication-related effect?
Delayed gastric emptying Increased absorption Idiosyncratic effects Impaired excretion
Delayed gastric emptying Increased absorption Idiosyncratic effects Impaired excretion
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An older adult client with an elevated serum creatinine level is at greatest risk for **impaired excretion**.
Elevated serum creatinine typically indicates impaired kidney function, which can affect the elimination of many medications that are primarily excreted by the kidneys. This means that medications may accumulate in the body, potentially leading to toxicity or increased side effects. Therefore, careful monitoring of drug dosages and adjustments based on renal function are important in such patients.
Elevated serum creatinine typically indicates impaired kidney function, which can affect the elimination of many medications that are primarily excreted by the kidneys. This means that medications may accumulate in the body, potentially leading to toxicity or increased side effects. Therefore, careful monitoring of drug dosages and adjustments based on renal function are important in such patients.
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