The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer Intravenous Gentamicin to an Infant

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to administer intravenous gentamicin to an infant through an intermittent needle.The nurse notes that the infant has not had a wet diaper for several hours.The nurse will perform which action?

• A) Administer the medication and give the infant extra oral fluids.
• B) Contact the provider to request adding intravenous fluids when giving the medication.
• C) Give the medication and obtain a serum peak drug level 45 minutes after the dose.
• D) Hold the dose and contact the provider to request a serum trough drug level.

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