An older-adult patient is taking aminoglycoside for a severe infection. Which assessment is the priority?
a. Eyes
b. Ears
c. Skin
d. Reflexes
ANS: B
Older adults are especially at risk for hearing loss caused by ototoxicity (injury to auditory nerve) resulting from high maintenance doses of antibiotics (e.g., aminoglycosides). While eyes and skin are important, they are not the priority. Reflexes are expected to be diminished in older adults.
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