The patient is admitted to the acute care facility with a diagnosis of acute renal failure
While collecting the nursing history the patient reveals he was taking Pravastatin to reduce lipid levels and enjoyed a glass of grapefruit juice every morning. The patient complains of muscle pain. What does the nurse suspect caused this patient's renal failure? A) Gastric ulceration
B) Rhabdomyolysis
C) Congestive heart failure
D) Drug Toxicity
D
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Grapefruit juice increases the risks of toxicity and rhabdomyolysis. However, toxicity would cause liver damage, whereas the breakdown of muscle that occurs with rhabdomyolysis results in kidney damage and acute renal failure. The patient identified no symptoms related to gastric ulceration or congestive heart failure.
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