The patient is receiving vancomycin to treat sepsis. The nurse would recognize a common adverse reaction would be indicated by which patient statement?
A. "What did you say? I didn't hear you."
B. "The bottom of my left foot itches."
C. "My eyes feel really dry when I blink."
D. "I have urinated two times this hour."
Ans: A. "What did you say? I didn't hear you."
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