The nurse is managing care for clients who receive nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). What are the primary laboratory tests the nurse will assess prior to initiation of therapy? (Select all that apply.)
1. Creatine clearance
2. Electrolytes
3. Liver function tests
4. Complete blood count (CBC)
5. Serum amylase
1. Creatine clearance
3. Liver function tests
4. Complete blood count (CBC)
Rationale:
It is important to assess the client's creatine clearance to determine kidney function prior to initiation of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) therapy. It is also important to assess the client's liver function tests and complete blood count (CBC) prior to initiation of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) therapy. There is no need to assess the client's electrolytes or serum amylase; these are not factors that are affected by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
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