The nurse is obtaining a medication history on a newly admitted client with renal dysfunction. Which medication classification would the nurse note as significant for this client?
1. Antihypertensives.
2. Analgesics.
3. Antihyperlipidemics.
4. Diuretics.
Correct Answer: 2
The prolonged use of analgesics, especially over-the-counter drugs like ibuprofen and acetaminophen, has been linked with renal disease.
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