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A client with toxic shock has been receiving ceftriaxone sodium (Rocephin), 1 g every 12 hours. In addition to culture and sensitivity studies, which other laboratory findings does the nurse monitor?

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Rationale: Ceftriaxone can cause nephrotoxicity, so the nurse should monitor serum creatinine to assess kidney function. Spinal fluid analysis, arterial blood gases, and serum osmolality are not routinely monitored for ceftriaxone therapy.

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