An infant recently prescribed the anti-infective gentamicin is brought to the emergency department with oliguria,hematuria,cloudy urine,and fever.Which diagnosis would the nurse anticipate for this infant based on the assessment findings?

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The symptoms described suggest nephrotoxicity, which is a known side effect of gentamicin. Symptoms of nephrotoxicity include oliguria (low urine output), hematuria (blood in urine), cloudy urine, and fever. Respiratory distress syndrome and gasping syndrome are not typically associated with gentamicin use. Neurotoxicity may cause symptoms such as confusion and muscle twitching, but these are not consistent with the symptoms described.

An Infant Recently Prescribed the Anti-Infective Gentamicin Is Brought to the Emergency