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) Ask the patient about any nausea.
B) Obtain the patient's oral temperature.
C) Change the prescribed wet-to-dry dressing.
D) Review the patient's blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels.
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