The nurse is assigned to care for a client who has been taking cholestyramine (Questran).To maintain safety for this client relative to potential effects of this drug, the nurse should monitor:

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Cholestyramine (Questran) is a bile acid sequestrant used primarily to lower cholesterol levels, which can affect liver function. Monitoring serum transaminases (liver enzymes) is important to assess for potential liver damage or dysfunction as a side effect of this medication.

The Nurse Is Assigned to Care for a Client Who