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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 findings would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
A creatinine of 2.0 mg/dL indicates renal impairment, a serious complication of gentamicin due to nephrotoxicity, requiring immediate evaluation. Options B, C, and D are normal or less concerning: heart rate 80 bpm, blood pressure 120/80 mmHg, and temperature 99.5┬░F are stable.