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An 82-year-old client is receiving IV gentamicin for treatment of a serious infection. The nurse is preparing to administer the next scheduled dose. The client is incontinent, and the nurse notes there has been no documented urine output for approximately 12 hours.What is the nurse’s next action?

The nurse is preparing to start administration of intravenous ceftriaxone to a patient. When reviewing the patient’s chart, the nurse notes that the patient previously experienced a rash when taking amoxicillin. What is the nurse’s next action?

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The client is to receive phenytoin sodium 300 mg IV daily. The medication is available as phenytoin sodium 250 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters of medication would the client receive?

An 80-year-old client with Alzheimer disease has been prescribed oral rivastigmine. The nurse develops a plan of care prior to initiating therapy.Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care?

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A client with rheumatoid arthritis arrives at the infusion center for a scheduled infliximab dose. During the pre-infusion assessment, the nurse reviews the client’s symptoms and vital signs. Which assessment finding would cause the nurse to hold infliximab and notify the provider?

An older adult client is receiving multiple prescribed medications. The nurse recognizes that physiologic changes associated with aging may increase the risk for drug toxicity.Which laboratory values should the nurse monitor most closely in this client?

A client who has been taking phenytoin for seizure management presents for a follow-up visit. The client reports blurred vision and dizziness. The nurse performs further assessments.Which additional finding should the nurse report to the provider immediately?

A client with a seizure disorder has been taking phenytoin for several months. During a routine assessment, the nurse notes reddened gums that bleed when the client brushes their teeth.The nurse recognizes this finding as: