ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 Exam 6 Questions
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A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is receiving gentamicin for staphylococcus. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Creatinine 1.8 mg/dL. Elevated creatinine levels indicate potential kidney damage, a known side effect of gentamicin. The nurse should report this finding immediately to prevent further harm. A: WBC 11,000/mm3 is within normal range. C: Potassium 4.5 mEq/L is within normal limits. D: Fasting blood glucose 130 mg/dL may indicate hyperglycemia but is not as urgent as kidney damage in this context.
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