Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 85%
Simulated
A client is receiving gentamicin and vancomycin IV for urosepsis. Which diagnostic study result should the nurse report to the primary care practitioner?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: BUN 34 mg/dL and Creatinine 4.2 mg/dL. Elevated BUN and Creatinine levels indicate potential kidney damage, which can be an adverse effect of gentamicin and vancomycin. The nurse should report this to the primary care practitioner promptly to assess renal function and consider adjusting medication doses. Choices A, B, and D are within normal ranges and do not directly relate to the nephrotoxic effects of the antibiotics. Therefore, they are not the priority to report.