The client has been ordered Cefazolin. The nurse anticipates an increase in the client's _____ from this medication?

a. BUN and serum creatinine
b. serum potassium
c. serum calcium
d. serum white blood cells


ANS: A
Cephazolin will produce an increase in the client's BUN, creatinine, AST, ALT, ALP, LDH, and bilirubin.

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