A dying patient with liver and renal failure requires pain medication. The nurse anticipates that the medication dose will be
a. Given at appropriate milligrams per kilogram medication levels.
b. A decreased dose from milligrams per kilogram levels.
c. An increased dose from milligrams per kilogram levels.
d. Given at midrange for dosing at recommended levels.
ANS: B
A dying individual will likely have a decline in renal and liver functioning. Because of reduced organ functioning, a decreased dose would be in order, so the individual does not develop toxic levels of the medications.
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