Which of the following is most likely to affect elimination of a medication?
A) Burns on more than 30 percent of the body surface area
B) Metabolic alkalosis
C) Renal disease
D) Hemorrhage

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Renal disease can directly impact the elimination of medication as it affects the function of the kidneys, which are responsible for excreting drugs from the body. Burns, metabolic alkalosis, and hemorrhage may affect medication uptake or distribution, but not elimination.

Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Affect Elimination