A patient is receiving high doses of cefazolin. Which laboratory values will this patient's nurse monitor closely?

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High doses of cefazolin can affect kidney function and liver enzymes, so the nurse should monitor BUN, serum creatinine, and liver function tests. Monitoring the complete blood count and electrolytes is important with any antibiotic therapy, but cefazolin is not known to significantly affect serum calcium and magnesium levels or serum glucose and lipid levels.

A Patient Is Receiving High Doses of Cefazolin