The client has been ordered treatment with Flumadine. The client has renal impairment. The nurse anticipates what change to the dose of medication?
a. Increased
b. Decreased
c. Unchanged
d. Held
ANS: B
The dosage of the medication will be decreased when the client has renal impairment.
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