Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Simulated
The client is diagnosed with end-stage liver failure. The client asks the nurse, 'Why is my doctor decreasing the doses of my medications?' Which statement is the nurse's best response?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
End-stage liver failure impairs drug metabolism, prolonging medication half-life, so doses are reduced to prevent toxicity. Overdose is a consequence, not the rationale, and other responses are less informative.