A nurse is preparing to administer an aminoglycoside to a client. The nurse would be alert for the development of which of the following toxicities? Select all that apply
A) Nephrotoxicity
B) Cardiotoxicity
C) Ototoxicity
D) Hepatotoxicity
E) Neurotoxicity
Ans: A, C, E
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More serious adverse reactions of aminoglycosides include nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity, and neurotoxicity. A nurse recognizing these can greatly reduce permanent damage to the client's hearing, kidneys, and nerves. Aminoglycosides are not associated with cardiotoxicity or hepatotoxicity.
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