The patient is malnourished and has a low serum albumin. A nurse is caring for a client with a low serum albumin level. The healthcare provider has ordered aspirin, which is a highly protein-bound drug. Which evaluation by the nurse best describes the effect this will have on the client?
A) The client will be at risk of experiencing a decreased effectiveness of the drug.
B) The client will be at risk of experiencing toxic effects of the drug.
C) The client's kidneys will excrete the drug at a faster rate.
D) The client's liver will metabolize the drug at a faster rate.
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