A client is receiving an antibiotic with the potential for nephrotoxicity. Which item should the nurse should plan to monitor?
1. Urinary concentration of the drug
2. Route of drug administration
3. Plasma levels of the drug
4. Rate of intravenous administration
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: The urinary concentration of a drug will not provide an accurate measurement of nephrotoxicity.
Rationale 2: The route of administration will not determine nephrotoxicity.
Rationale 3: Plasma levels of a drug are an indicator of whether a drug is at a therapeutic or toxic level, and provide information as to whether a drug dosage needs adjustment.
Rationale 4: Although the rate at which a drug is administered intravenously can affect plasma levels and irritation to the vein, it would not provide the best measure of nephrotoxicity.
Global Rationale: Plasma levels of a drug are an indicator of whether a drug is at a therapeutic or toxic level, and provide information as to whether a drug dosage needs adjustment. The urinary concentration of a drug will not provide an accurate measurement of nephrotoxicity. The route of administration will not determine nephrotoxicity. Although the rate at which a drug is administered intravenously can affect plasma levels and irritation to the vein, it would not provide the best measure of nephrotoxicity.
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