A young child is diagnosed with meningitis and is prescribed an aminoglycoside. Based on the potentially toxic effects of the medication, what is the highest priority nursing intervention?
a. Schedule hearing tests and assess of urine output.
b. Assess urine output and bone marrow function.
c. Assess renal and hepatic function.
d. Assess visual acuity and color discrimination.
ANS: A
Aminoglycosides are nephrotoxic and ototoxic.
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a. acidifies the urine to slow the growth of the bacteria. b. helps treat established infections. c. prevents bacteria from adhering to the urinary tract wall. d. reduces the odor of the urine.
Theses and journal articles are about the same length
A) True B) False
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1. 10 mL per hour. 2. 20 mL per hour. 3. 30 mL per hour. 4. 40 mL per hour.