A client is admitted with abnormal liver enzymes.Included in the client's medication list are amiodarone and echinacea.Which nursing action takes the highest priority?

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The nurse should notify the healthcare provider as both amiodarone and echinacea are known to cause liver toxicity. The healthcare provider may need to adjust the client's medication regimen or order additional tests to evaluate the extent of the liver damage. Options A, B, and D may be appropriate interventions, but notifying the healthcare provider takes the highest priority.

A Client Is Admitted with Abnormal Liver Enzymes