The nurse preparing to infuse vancomycin will monitor the client for:
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Vancomycin can cause ototoxicity, which can result in loss of hearing and balance. It can also cause a red person syndrome, which is characterized by reddening of the upper body, dizziness, and hypotension. Confusion or hallucinations are possible adverse effects of vancomycin, and it can also cause fever and chills. Abnormal liver function is not typically associated with vancomycin infusion.

The Nurse Preparing to Infuse Vancomycin Will Monitor the Client