The nurse anticipates that which of the following may alter the pharmacokinetics of drugs used for a client during labor and delivery?

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Vomiting may alter the pharmacokinetics of drugs used for a client during labor and delivery by decreasing the absorption and bioavailability of oral medications or by reducing the effectiveness of intravenous medications. Other factors that can alter pharmacokinetics during labor and delivery include changes in renal and hepatic function, changes in blood flow and plasma volume, and alterations in protein binding.

The Nurse Anticipates That Which of the Following May Alter