A client is admitted to the hospital with a serum creatinine level of 2 mg/dL.When taking the client's history,which question does the nurse ask first?

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Acute renal failure can be caused by certain medications considered to have a nephrotoxic effect,such as NSAIDs and acetaminophen.Asking the client whether he or she takes any nonprescription drugs can help determine which medication(s)might have contributed to the problem.A family history is important but is not as vital as assessing for nephrotoxic agents that the client may have ingested.Yearly blood work might reveal a trend in kidney function,but again would not be as important.A diet low in protein would not be an important factor to assess.

A Client Is Admitted to the Hospital with a Serum