The patient has been prescribed IV gentamicin for treatment of an aerobic gram-negative wound infection. Which nursing intervention is indicated?
1. Draw peak and trough concentrations as indicated.
2. Give the medication over a 2-hour period.
3. Hold the medication if the patient experiences nausea.
4. Monitor for increase in creatinine clearance.
Answer: 1
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