The nurse in a rheumatology clinic is managing care for clients who receive nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)for the treatment of their disease processes. Which of the following are the primary laboratory tests the nurse should assess prior to initiation of NSAID therapy? Select all that apply.

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A)It is important to assess the client's creatinine clearance to determine kidney function prior to initiation of NSAID therapy. It is also important to assess the client's liver function tests and complete blood count (CBC)prior to beginning NSAID therapy. There is no need to assess the client's electrolytes or serum amylase, because neither of these levels are affected by NSAIDs.
B)It is important to assess the client's creatinine clearance to determine kidney function prior to initiation of NSAID therapy. It is also important to assess the client's liver function tests and complete blood count (CBC)prior to beginning NSAID therapy. There is no need to assess the client's electrolytes or serum amylase, because neither of these levels are affected by NSAIDs.
C)It is important to assess the client's creatinine clearance to determine kidney function prior to initiation of NSAID therapy. It is also important to assess the client's liver function tests and complete blood count (CBC)prior to beginning NSAID therapy. There is no need to assess the client's electrolytes or serum amylase, because neither of these levels are affected by NSAIDs.
D)It is important to assess the client's creatinine clearance to determine kidney function prior to initiation of NSAID therapy. It is also important to assess the client's liver function tests and complete blood count (CBC)prior to beginning NSAID therapy. There is no need to assess the client's electrolytes or serum amylase, because neither of these levels are affected by NSAIDs.
E)It is important to assess the client's creatinine clearance to determine kidney function prior to initiation of NSAID therapy. It is also important to assess the client's liver function tests and complete blood count (CBC)prior to beginning NSAID therapy. There is no need to assess the client's electrolytes or serum amylase, because neither of these levels are affected by NSAIDs.

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