A New Order for IV Gentamicin (Garamycin) 60 Mg BID

question 3

Multiple Choice

A new order for IV gentamicin (Garamycin) 60 mg BID is received for a patient with diabetes who has pneumonia. When evaluating for adverse effects of the medication, the nurse will plan to monitor the patient's

• A) blood glucose.
• B) serum potassium.
• C) BUN and creatinine.
• D) urine osmolality.

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