The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Receiving Intravenous Antibiotic

question 143

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient receiving intravenous antibiotic therapy with tobramycin 100 mg every 8 hr. Which of the following nursing actions are appropriate for this medication? Select all that apply.

• A) Mixed IVPB solutions are stable at room temperature for 24 hr.
• B) IVPB doses should be administered over 30-60 min.
• C) Monitor the patient for signs of tinnitus, dizziness, or hearing loss.
• D) Monitor renal function before and during therapy.
• E) May mix or infuse simultaneously with other antibiotics.
• F) Monitor for symptoms of a super infection.

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Definitions:

Administering Medication

The process of providing a pharmaceutical drug to a patient in a manner prescribed by a healthcare professional.

Care Conference

A meeting typically involving healthcare professionals, the patient, and family members to plan or review the care plan.

Standards of Professional Practice

Established norms and criteria within a profession that guide the ethical, competent, and professional conduct of its members.

Improvement Plan

A detailed plan designed to enhance or rectify a specific process, performance, or product, often involving steps to identify, analyze, and implement changes.