The nurse notes it is time to administer prescribed gentamicin (Garamycin)for a patient with acute kidney injury and suspected streptococcal pneumonia.Which action should the nurse take at this time? (Select all that apply.)

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The medication should be held until the physician can be consulted about the medication order,as this is a nephrotoxic agent and the patient already has renal damage.Another agent will likely be ordered.B.The medication should not be provided as ordered.C.The nurse cannot alter the prescribed dose of the medication.E.The tubing does not need to be flushed with heparin before administering this medication.

The Nurse Notes It Is Time to Administer Prescribed Gentamicin