A nurse is preparing to administer gentamicin (Garamycin),IV,to a hospitalized child.Before administering the medication,the nurse checks the drug trough level,which is 13 µg/mL.Which action by the nurse is the priority for this child?

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This trough level is too high (normal is 2 µg/mL).Because this drug is nephrotoxic,care must be given to avoid causing acute kidney injury.The nurse notifies the health-care provider about the results and does not administer the medication.Documentation should occur,but is not the priority.Asking the laboratory to re-run the specimen is not warranted.

A Nurse Is Preparing to Administer Gentamicin (Garamycin),IV,to a Hospitalized