ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Exam 2 Updated 2024
ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Exam 2 Updated 2024 ( 57 Questions)
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is receiving vancomycin for a Clostridium difficile infection. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?
While diarrhea is a concern, it is a common side effect of vancomycin and may not be the highest priority.
Elevated white blood cell count may indicate infection but is not directly related to vancomycin therapy.
Elevated creatinine suggests kidney impairment, a potential side effect of vancomycin. This is a critical finding that needs immediate attention.
An elevated heart rate can be a side effect of vancomycin but is not as immediately concerning as renal impairment.
A. While diarrhea is a concern, it is a common side effect of vancomycin and may not be the highest priority.
B. Elevated white blood cell count may indicate infection but is not directly related to vancomycin therapy.
C. Elevated creatinine suggests kidney impairment, a potential side effect of vancomycin. This is a critical finding that needs immediate attention.
D. An elevated heart rate can be a side effect of vancomycin but is not as immediately concerning as renal impairment.