A client with renal impairment will have serum drug levels drawn as part of evaluating medication therapy.The nurse also makes it a priority to assess which of the following laboratory values that could affect drug levels?

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Serum albumin can affect drug levels because it is the main protein responsible for binding to drugs in the bloodstream. In patients with renal impairment, serum albumin levels may be low, leading to increased free drug levels in the bloodstream and potential toxicity. Hematocrit level, bilirubin level, and calcium level do not typically affect serum drug levels.

A Client with Renal Impairment Will Have Serum Drug Levels