The nurse is caring for a patient receiving antibiotic therapy with tobramycin 100 mg every 8 hours. Which of the following nursing actions are appropriate for this medication?
A. Monitor the patient for signs of tinnitus, dizziness, or hearing loss.
B. Monitor renal function before and during therapy.
C. Monitor for symptoms of paralysis.
D. Infuse the medication using the same IV line that has continuous total parental nutrition running.
E. Stop the medication if the patient develops a fever over 101°F.
A,B,C
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