The nurse is assigned to care for a client who is prescribed cholestyramine (Questran).To maintain safety for this client relative to potential effects of this drug,the nurse should monitor which laboratory test?

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Cholestyramine can potentially cause liver toxicity, so monitoring serum transaminases (specifically alanine aminotransferase [ALT] and aspartate aminotransferase [AST]) is important to ensure liver function. Monitoring other laboratory tests, such as serum glucose, neutrophil count, and potassium level, may be important for other medications or health conditions, but not specifically for cholestyramine.

The Nurse Is Assigned to Care for a Client Who