The Nurse Preparing to Infuse Gentamicin to a Client Who

question 118

Multiple Choice

The nurse preparing to infuse gentamicin to a client who has been on this drug for 4 days. Which of the following signs and symptoms would prompt the nurse to hold the drug and notify the physician?

• A) Elevated PT- INR.
• B) Reddening upper body.
• C) Loss of hearing.
• D) Metallic taste in mouth

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