The nurse is obtaining a medication history on a newly admitted client with renal dysfunction. Which of the following medication classifications would the nurse note as significant for this client?
1. Antihypertensives
2. Analgesics
3. Antihyperlipidemics
4. Diuretics
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Rationale 1: Antihypertensive medications have not been found to be directly linked to renal disease.
Rationale 2: The prolonged use of analgesics, especially over-the-counter drugs like ibuprofen and acetaminophen, has been linked with renal disease.
Rationale 3: Antihyperlipidemic medications have not been found to be directly linked to renal disease.
Rationale 4: Diuretic medications have not been found to be directly linked to renal disease.
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