The nurse is caring for a client receiving gentamicin IV. The nurse would observe for adverse effects of
1. diarrhea.
2. bleeding
3. increased urinary output.
4. ototoxicity.
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Rationale 1: Diarrhea is not a common adverse effect of gentamicin.
Rationale 2: Bleeding is not a common adverse effect.
Rationale 3: Increased urinary output is not an adverse effect.
Rationale 4: Ototoxicity is an adverse effect that could occur while receiving gentamicin. This could become permanent with continued use.
Global Rationale: Ototoxicity is an adverse effect that could occur while receiving gentamicin. This could become permanent with continued use. Diarrhea, bleeding, and increased urinary output are not common adverse effects of gentamicin.
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