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C. monitor the serum medication levels Rationale: A disadvantage of gentamicin, an aminogycoside, is the association with nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity, both of which are a result of elevated trough levels. A nurse is caring for a client who has bacterial infection and is receiving gentamicin. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to minimize the risk of an adverse effect of the medication? A. Limit the clients fluid intake B. Instruct the client to report agitation C. Monito...

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19 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

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