A patient has orders to begin gentamicin intravenously every 12 hours.Prior to the first dose, a nurse reviews the patient's laboratory results.Which result should the nurse communicate to the requesting health-care provider prior to starting this medication?
A)Blood urea nitrogen 10 mg/dL
B)Hemoglobin 12.8 g/dL
C)Potassium 4.6 mEq/L
D)Serum creatinine 1.8 mg/dL

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Gentamicin is a known nephrotoxic drug, and renal function should be assessed prior to administering the medication. The serum creatinine level is a measure of kidney function, and a level of 1.8 mg/dL may indicate impaired renal function. The healthcare provider should be notified prior to administration of this medication. The other laboratory results are within normal ranges and do not need to be reported.

A Patient Has Orders to Begin Gentamicin Intravenously Every 12