The elderly client is taking phenobarbital (Nembutal) for seizure control. What is most important for the nurse to assess in the client?

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Phenobarbital is primarily metabolized by the liver and excreted through the kidneys, so hepatic and renal function need to be assessed periodically in clients taking this medication. Monitoring fluid intake, nutritional status, and electrolyte balance is also important, but not as high a priority as assessing hepatic and renal function.

The Elderly Client Is Taking Phenobarbital (Nembutal) for Seizure Control