The patient is malnourished and has a low serum albumin. The physician has ordered aspirin, a highly protein-bound drug, for the patient. Which evaluation by the nurse best describes the effect this will have on the patient?
A) The patient will be at risk to experience a decreased effectiveness of the drug.
B) The patient will be at risk to experience toxic effects of the drug.
C) The patient's kidneys will excrete the drug at a faster rate.
D) The patient's serum globulin is more important than serum albumin.
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