A Patient Is Receiving Intravenous Gentamicin

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient is receiving intravenous gentamicin.Which change in condition do you report to the prescriber immediately?

• A) Temperature increases from 38° C to 39° C.
• B) Blood pressure decreases from 132/80 to 118/66.
• C) Total 24-hour urine output decreases from 2100 to 1100 mL.
• D) White blood cell (WBC)count decreases from 11,000/mm³ to 8500/mm³.

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