Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
The nurse is administering medications to a group of clients. Which client(s) warrant(s) the nurse's special attention when considering pharmacokinetics?
Correct answer
A,E
Rationale
Renal impairment (A) affects drug excretion, and liver failure (E) impacts drug metabolism, both altering pharmacokinetics. Muscle sprain, hearing impairment, and localized vaginal infections do not significantly affect systemic drug processing.