During an admission assessment,the client tells the nurse that they had a nephrectomy three years ago due to a car accident.Which is the nurse's best understanding of this surgery?

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DNephrectomy, the surgical removal of a kidney, can impact the body's ability to excrete medications due to reduced kidney function. Therefore, the nurse should consider the potential impact on medication excretion (C) and also communicate this information to the pharmacist for appropriate medication management (D).

During an Admission Assessment,the Client Tells the Nurse That They