A patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)and acute kidney injury has the following medications ordered.Which medication should the nurse discuss with the health care provider before giving?

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Gentamicin,which is one of the aminoglycoside antibiotics,is potentially nephrotoxic,and the nurse should clarify the drug and dosage with the health care provider before administration.The other medications are appropriate for the patient with ARDS.

A Patient with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)and Acute Kidney