A patient is receiving gentamicin (Garamycin) 80 mg IV twice daily for acute osteomyelitis. Which action should the nurse take before administering the gentamicin?
A) Obtain the patient's oral temperature.
B) Review the patient's BUN and creatinine levels.
C) Ask the patient about any nausea.
D) Change the wet-to-dry dressing.
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