An older patient is receiving a nephrotoxic medication.Which of the following would be a priority for the nurse to monitor?

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Decrease in number and size of nephrons begins in the cortical regions and progresses toward the medullary portions of the kidney.This decrease in number of nephrons corresponds to a 20% decrease in weight of the kidneys between 40 and 80 years of age.Initially, this loss of nephrons does not appreciably alter renal function because of the large renal reserve and a simultaneous decrease in lean muscle mass.

An Older Patient Is Receiving a Nephrotoxic Medication