Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
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The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving IV gentamicin for a gram-negative infection. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse report immediately?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
A creatinine of 2.0 mg/dL indicates nephrotoxicity, a serious gentamicin side effect. Options B, C, and D are normal.