The nurse gives medication to a patient with a history of liver disease. The nurse will monitor this patient for

a) Decreased drug effects are unlikely in liver disease because impaired liver function reduces drug metabolism, leading to higher drug concentrations in the bloodstream. b) Increased drug effects occur because the liver is responsible for metabolizing many drugs. In liver disease, drug metabolism is slowed, leading to prolonged drug action and potential toxicity. c) Decreased therapeutic range is not the primary concern. The therapeutic range refers to the safe and effective drug concentration, but liver disease mainly affects drug metabolism and clearance. d) Increased therapeutic range is incorrect because liver disease does not widen the range of safe drug levels; instead, it increases the risk of drug accumulation and toxicity.