A Patient Is Taking Gentamicin [Garamycin] and Furosemide [Lasix]

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient is taking gentamicin [Garamycin] and furosemide [Lasix]. The nurse should counsel this patient to report which symptom?

• A) Frequent nocturia
• B) Headaches
• C) Ringing in the ears
• D) Urinary retention

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