Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
Simulated
The nurse is preparing to administer an aminoglycoside antibiotic to a client admitted with a diagnosis of acute diverticulitis. What is the priority nursing action?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Obtaining a serum trough level is the priority nursing action. Trough levels are drawn just before the next dose of the drug is due and are used to assess whether the dosage is safe.