The nurse is administering an IV aminoglycoside to a patient who has had GI surgery. Which nursing measures are appropriate? (select all that apply)
A. Report a trough drug level of 0.8 mcg/mL and hold the drug
B. Enforce a strict fluid restriction
C. Monitor serum creatinine levels
D. Instruct the patient to report dizziness or a feeling of fullness in the ears
E. Warn the patient that the urine may turn darker in color
Ans:
C. Monitor serum creatinine levels
D. Instruct the patient to report dizziness or a feeling of fullness in the ears
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