The nurse is monitoring a patient prescribed an aminoglycoside antibiotic for toxicity. Which nursing intervention is indicated when administering this medication?
a. Ensure that the client voids before administration.
b. Have emergency airway equipment at the bedside.
c. Monitor blood levels of the medication.
d. Determine liver function before each dose.
ANS: C
For those drugs with a narrow therapeutic index, such as aminoglycoside antibiotics and anticonvulsants, the therapeutic ranges are closely monitored.
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