Asked by shanee tolbert on May 18, 2024
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A patient is receiving vancomycin. Which function is the priority\bold{priority}priority for the nurses to assess?
A) Vision
B) Hearing
C) Heart tones
D) Bowel sounds
Vancomycin
An antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections, especially those resistant to other antibiotics.
- Review patients for cues of beneficial drug outcomes and adverse side effects.
Verified Answer
OA
Olatubosun AfolabiMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A side effect of vancomycin is ototoxicity-hearing. It does not affect vision, heart tones, or bowel sounds.
Learning Objectives
- Review patients for cues of beneficial drug outcomes and adverse side effects.