The physician has prescribed a cephalosporin for a client with an infection who is hospitalized. For what should the nurse monitor this client?
1. Peak and trough levels
2. Elevated heart rate
3. Decreased urinary output
4. Elevated blood pressure
Answer: 3
1. Peak and trough levels are not drawn on the cephalosporins.
2. The heart rate is not likely to be affected with administration of this drug unless the client is allergic to it.
3. Cephalosporins can cause kidney damage, and the nurse should monitor output and BUN in older clients.
4. Blood pressure is not usually affected by these drugs.
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