The nurse is caring for a patient receiving IV aminoglycosides for an intractable infection in his or her leg. What would it be important for the nurse to monitor this patient for?
A) Visual disturbances
B) Liver dysfunction
C) Serum glucose levels
D) Renal dysfunction
D
Feedback:
When patients are taking aminoglycosides, it is important they be monitored closely for any sign of renal dysfunction. Aminoglycosides do not generally cause visual disturbances, liver dysfunction, or altered serum glucose levels.
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