ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a 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?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Monitor the serum medication. Gentamicin is known for its potential nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity. Monitoring the serum medication levels ensures that the drug is within the therapeutic range, reducing the risk of adverse effects. Administering the medicine with food (
A) is not necessary for gentamicin. Limiting fluid intake (
C) is not recommended as adequate hydration helps prevent kidney damage. Instructing the client to report agitation (
D) is important but not directly related to minimizing adverse effects of gentamicin.
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