The nurse is caring for a patient with a sensorineural hearing loss. Which prescribed medications should the nurse question before providing to this patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Gentamicin
b. Furosemide
c. Indomethacin
d. Acetaminophen
e. Warfarin sodium
ANS: A, B, C
Gentamicin, furosemide, and indomethacin are all ototoxic medications. For the patient with sensorineural hearing loss, the nurse should question these medications before providing. D. E. These medications are not considered ototoxic.
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