An elderly patient is admitted to the hospital with cardiac complications associated with diabetes. What should be of concern to the nurse regarding this patient's medications?

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Due to the patient's cardiac complications and diabetes, they may have impaired renal function which can affect the excretion and metabolism of medications. Therefore, the nurse should be concerned about the type and amount of medications in relation to the patient's renal function.

An Elderly Patient Is Admitted to the Hospital with Cardiac