Which body organ is mostly responsible for medication excretion?
a. Liver
b. Kidney
c. Lungs
d. Exocrine glands
B
The kidneys are the primary site of excretion. Adequate fluid intake facilitates renal excretion. If the patient has decreased renal function, the nurse should closely monitor for medication toxicity.
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