Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
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The nurse instructs the client who is taking gentamicin to monitor factors related to renal function. The nurse determines that the client needs additional instruction when he makes which of the following statements?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Gentamicin can cause nephrotoxicity, so monitoring for decreased urine output, dark urine, or edema (swelling) is appropriate. Fever is not directly related to renal function, indicating a need for further instruction.