The nurse is reviewing the serum creatinine laboratory results for a group of patients. Which patient should the nurse identify as being at risk for having falsely altered serum creatinine levels? Select all that apply.
A. Patient with bipolar disorder and a prescription for lithium carbonate
B. Patient with insomnia taking over-the-counter melatonin
C. Patient with Parkinson disease and a prescription for methyldopa
D. Patient with acne vulgaris and a prescription for tetracycline
E. Patient with rhinovirus taking 10,000 mg of vitamin C daily
Answer: E
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