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    ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam 1 II

    A nurse is caring for a client who has an infection and is starting to take gentamicin.Which of the following client laboratory tests should the nurse monitor to detect an adverse effect of the medication?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A rationaleBNP levels are used to assess heart failure severity, not for detecting gentamicin adverse effects.Choice B rationaleCreatinine levels are crucial for monitoring renal function, as gentamicin can cause nephrotoxicity. Normal range: 0.6-1.2 mg/dL.Choice C rationaleAmylase levels are used to diagnose pancreatitis and are not relevant to gentamicin's adverse effects.Choice D rationaleESR measures inflammation and can indicate various conditions but is not specific to gentamicin's adverse effects. .

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