The nurse is administering medications to an older adult. Which laboratory tests are most important for the nurse to assess prior to the administration of medication?
1. Complete blood count (CBC) and electrolytes
2. Kidney and liver function tests
3. Arterial blood gases (ABGs) and basic metabolic panel
4. Lipid panel and thyroid function tests
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Rationale 1: Complete blood count (CBC) and electrolytes are not likely to help in determining the proper drug dosage.
Rationale 2: Renal and hepatic function tests are essential for many patients, particularly older patients and those who are critically ill, as these will be used to determine the proper drug dosage.
Rationale 3: Arterial blood gases (ABGs) and a basic metabolic panel are not likely to help in determining the proper drug dosage.
Rationale 4: Lipid panel and thyroid function tests are not likely to help in determining the proper drug dosage.
Global Rationale: Renal and hepatic function tests are essential for many patients, particularly older patients and those who are critically ill, as these will be used to determine the proper drug dosage. Complete blood count (CBC) and electrolytes, lipid panel and thyroid function tests; and ABGs and a basic metabolic panel are not likely to help in determining the proper drug dosage.
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