A 72-Year-Old Patient Is Being Treated for an Infected Right

A 72-year-old patient is being treated for an infected right great toe.In reviewing this patient's history,the nurse has discovered the patient has decreased renal function.Which is correct concerning whether this patient should be started on aminoglycosides?

A) An aminoglycoside should be started, because this antibiotic can be taken with many other drugs.
B) An aminoglycoside should not be started, because this antibiotic is not broad spectrum.
C) An aminoglycoside should be started, because there is less sensitivity with this drug.
D) An aminoglycoside should not be started, because a specific tissue reaction has been identified.