Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has pyelonephritis and receiving gentamicin via IV infusion. Which of the following manifestation should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the treatment?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Gentamicin, an aminoglycoside, can cause ototoxicity, with hearing loss being a significant adverse effect requiring monitoring.