A client tells a nurse that he is on many medications and asks how they all get to the right places. What are the best responses by the nurse?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. "It depends on how much protein you have in your body."
B. "It depends on the health of your kidneys."
C. "It depends on whether they are fat based or water based."
D. "It depends on the amount of blood flow to your body tissues."
E. "It depends on the health of your liver."
Answer: D
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