A Patient's Laboratory Test Results Indicate Toxic Levels of the Aminoglycoside

question 240

Multiple Choice

A patient's laboratory test results indicate toxic levels of the aminoglycoside antibiotic gentamicin.Which of the following complications associated with gentamicin toxicity should the nurse assess for?

• A)Hearing loss
• B)Arrhythmias
• C)Dyspnea
• D)Bronchospasm

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