A patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome ( ARDS ) and acute renal failure has the following medications prescribed. Which medication should the nurse discuss with the health care provider before administration?
A) ranitidine ( Zantac ) 50 mg IV
B) gentamicin ( Garamycin ) 60 mg IV
C) sucralfate ( Carafate ) 1 g per nasogastric tube
D) methylprednisolone ( Solu-Medrol ) 40 mg IV
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