Most beta-lactam antibiotics are excreted through the kidneys. The nurse should assess the client's renal function by monitoring which levels?
a. Blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine
b. Creatinine phosphokinase and alkaline phosphatase
c. White blood cell count and red blood cell count
d. Hemoglobin and hematocrit
ANS: A
Blood urea nitrogen and creatinine levels determine renal function.
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