The nurse is told in a report that a client was given a drug that has a rapid rate of…

The nurse is told in a report that a client was given a drug that has a rapid rate of absorption. What implication does this information have for the client’s plan of care? The nurse should be alert for a quick onset of action and quick potential for side effects. Absorption is dependent on the amount of adipose tissue present in the body. The drug will have a slow, steady uptake so side effects should occur after 12 hours. The liver is the target organ for absorption; therefore, liver function should be assessed.