The nurse becomes alarmed when the dialysis patient who is taking gentamicin (Garamycin) says:
1. "I have a horrible headache."
2. "Speak up! I can't hear you."
3. "I've had diarrhea once or twice today."
4. "I'm thirsty. I can't get enough water."
2
Garamycin is ototoxic. Indication of hearing impairment suggests drug toxicity.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
REF: 851, Drug Therapy table OBJ: 2 TOP: Garamycin
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
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