Which medication taken by a client diagnosed with acute renal failure may be a potential cause of the disorder?

A. Acetaminophen
B. Furosemide
C. Ibuprofen
D. Lanoxin


C
Acute renal failure can be caused by certain medications considered to have a nephrotoxic effect, such as NSAIDs, ACE inhibitors, and aminoglycoside antibiotics.

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Weakness on one side of the body that may develop after a stroke is

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Cognitive restructuring techniques include all of the following except

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