Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
The client diagnosed with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is receiving the aminoglycoside antibiotic vancomycin. Peak and trough levels are ordered for the dose the nurse is administering. Which priority intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Trough levels must be drawn before the next vancomycin dose to ensure therapeutic levels and avoid toxicity; this is the priority. Diarrhea, peak levels, or culture reports are secondary.