A male client comes into the emergency department with a serum creatinine of 2.2 mg/dL and a blood urea nitrogen (BUN)of 24 mL/dL.What question should the nurse ask first when taking this client's history?

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There are some medications that are nephrotoxic,such as the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ibuprofen,aspirin,and naproxen.This would be a good question to initially ask the client since both the serum creatinine and BUN are elevated,indicating some renal problems.A family history of renal failure and kidney transplantation would not be part of the questioning and could cause anxiety in the client.A diet high in protein could be a factor in an increased BUN.

A Male Client Comes into the Emergency Department with a Serum