Asked by Frank Writer on Jun 21, 2024
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The nurse is caring for a patient who is taking gentamicin for an infection. Which assessment is a priority?
A) Hearing
B) Vision
C) Smell
D) Taste
Gentamicin
An antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, especially those caused by bacteria.
Hearing
The ability to perceive sounds by detecting vibrations through an organism's ears.
Vision
The ability to see, which involves the process of light being interpreted by the brain as visual images.
- Identify and apply appropriate nursing interventions for patients with sensory deficits.
- Show proficiency in the physiological mechanisms underpinning auditory and visual functions.
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ZY
Zamiah YoungJun 28, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Some antibiotics (e.g., streptomycin, gentamicin, and tobramycin) are ototoxic and permanently damage the auditory nerve, whereas chloramphenicol sometimes irritates the optic nerve. Smell and taste are not as affected.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and apply appropriate nursing interventions for patients with sensory deficits.
- Show proficiency in the physiological mechanisms underpinning auditory and visual functions.