The nurse is reviewing a patient's chart prior to administering gentamicin (Garamycin) and notes that the last serum peak drug level was 9 mcg/mL and the last trough level was 2 mcg/mL. What action will the nurse take?
A) Administer the next dose as ordered.
B) Obtain repeat peak and trough levels before giving the next dose.
C) Report possible drug toxicity to the patient's provider.
D) Report a decreased drug therapeutic level to the patient's provider.
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