A patient who has been prescribed lovastatin (Mevacor) asks the nurse why all urine must be saved for intake and output measurements.What is the nurse's best response?
A) "All patients on this unit have orders for strict intake and output measurements."
B) "Intake and output measurements are important indicators of how well your kidneys are functioning."
C) "A side effect of this drug can be blockage of urine flow through the kidneys and decreased urine output."
D) "Sometimes this drug can cause the kidneys to make extra urine resulting in increased urine output and dehydration."
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