A nurse is reviewing an older adult patient's chart before giving medications. Which patient information is of most concern?

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Low serum albumin reduces protein binding of drugs and can cause levels of free drug to rise, increasing the risk of toxicity. Altered gastrointestinal (GI) absorption is not a major factor in drug sensitivity in the older adult, although delayed gastric emptying can delay drug responses. Increased body fat can alter drug distribution, causing reduced responses in lipid-soluble drugs. Low serum creatinine is a function of decreased lean muscle mass and does not reflect kidney function or drug excretion.

A Nurse Is Reviewing an Older Adult Patient's Chart Before