The nurse determines that the client is most at risk for renal toxicity while receiving an aminoglycoside anti-infective when which diagnostic lab result is abnormal?
1. Kidney function test
2. White blood cell count
3. Liver function test
4. Platelet count
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Abnormal kidney function tests would indicate kidney impairment.
Rationale 2: An elevated WBC is indicative of inflammation or infection.
Rationale 3: An elevated liver function test indicates liver impairment.
Rationale 4: An abnormal platelet count would indicate a bleeding problem.
Global Rationale: Abnormal kidney function tests would indicate kidney impairment. An elevated WBC is indicative of inflammation or infection. An elevated liver function test indicates liver impairment. An abnormal platelet count would indicate a bleeding problem.
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