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A male client has been receiving the antibiotic gentamicin sulfate IV piggyback every 12 hours for several days. Which observations by the nurse indicate that the client may be experiencing an adverse effect of gentamicin?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Gentamicin risks ototoxicity, causing hearing loss (
A). Decreased BUN (
B) suggests improved kidney function, not an adverse effect. Normal WBC (
C) and photophobia (
D) are unrelated.

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