When taking aminoglycosides, patients should be educated to report any ringing or buzzing in the ears, which may indicate ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
hearing loss
Instruct patients taking aminoglycosides to report any ringing in the ears because it indicates toxicity and can cause hearing loss.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false