The nurse in a rheumatology clinic is managing care for clients who receive nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for the treatment of their disease processes
Which are the primary laboratory tests the nurse will assess prior to initiation of this type of therapy?
Select all that apply.
A) Serum amylase
B) Electrolytes
C) Creatine clearance
D) Complete blood count (CBC)
E) Liver function tests
Answer: C, D, E
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 NSAID therapy. There is no need to assess the client's electrolytes or serum amylase; these are not factors that are affected by NSAIDs.
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