While providing care and medications to a number of patients during the shift, the nurse correctly recognizes that which of the following patients has the greatest risk for an adverse drug reaction?

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The 55-year-old man with a liver infection has the greatest risk for an adverse drug reaction because the liver is crucial for metabolizing many medications. A compromised liver function can lead to increased drug levels in the body, potentially causing toxicity or adverse reactions.

While Providing Care and Medications to a Number of Patients