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    ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Proctored Exam

    A nurse is collecting data from a client who is receiving vancomycin for a Clostridium difficile infection.Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A rationale:Two loose stools in the past 24 hours could be a symptom of Clostridioides difficile infection, but it’s not necessarily a priority finding. The infection can cause diarrhea, but it’s not life-threatening.Choice B rationale:A WBC count of 11,000/mm³ is slightly elevated, indicating a possible infection. However, it’s not necessarily a priority finding as it’s not significantly high.Choice C rationale:A heart rate of 104/min is slightly elevated, indicating possible stress or anxiety. However, it’s not necessarily a priority finding as it’s not significantly high.Choice D rationale:Creatinine level of 3.1 mg/dL is significantly high, indicating possible kidney damage, which can be a side effect of vancomycin treatment. This should be reported to the provider immediately.

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