The nurse admitted a 25-year-old woman to the unit. What would be the most important thing for the nurse to assess before administering ketoconazole?
A) Complete blood count (CBC) and blood glucose
B) Eating and sleeping habits
C) Height and weight
D) Renal and hepatic function
D
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It would be important for the nurse to know the patient's CBC, blood glucose level, eating and sleeping habits, and height and weight. All of these factors could help determine a specific dosage. However, the most important factor would be the patient's renal and hepatic function because hepatic or renal toxicity could occur quickly if the organs are not functioning properly.
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