The Nurse Is Managing Care for a Group of Patients

The nurse is managing care for a group of patients on a renal failure unit. What does the nurse recognize as the most important patient safety precaution with regard to medication administration?

A) Know that patients will require less-than-average doses of medications.
B) Know which drugs will increase fluid retention.
C) Ensure that each patient's intake and output is measured precisely.
D) Be aware of what drugs are nephrotoxic.