An older adult woman has a resistant strain of pneumonia.To best minimize her risk of developing acute renal failure,the nurse:

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Patients with pneumonia often have mild to moderate pain.Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAIDs)are common analgesics;however,they can cause acute kidney injury.Using another class of drug for pain relief will help protect the patient's kidneys.The patient may be at risk of acute kidney injury because of dehydration or the nephrotoxic effects of certain antibiotics.

An Older Adult Woman Has a Resistant Strain of Pneumonia