Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A 4-year-old child with meningitis receiving gentamicinA nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who has meningitis and receiving gentamycin. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse notify the HCP?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: creatinine 1.4. Elevated creatinine levels indicate potential kidney damage, a known side effect of gentamicin. The nurse should notify the HCP to monitor kidney function closely. Choice B (creatinine 0.3) is within the normal range. Choices C and D (BUN 12 and BUN 6) are related to kidney function but are within normal limits, indicating the kidneys are functioning properly.