Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
Simulated
The nurse is administering the sixth IV dose of gentamicin to a client with extensive full thickness burns. Which assessment finding warrants further intervention?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
GentamicinÔÇÖs nephrotoxicity is indicated by elevated creatinine (1.6 mg/dL, above normal 0.5ÔÇô1.1 mg/dL), warranting intervention. Diarrhea, normal WBC/temperature, and urine output are less urgent.