Author Question: A group of nursing students are reviewing information about clindamycin (Cleocin). The students ... (Read 72 times)

Pineappleeh · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A group of nursing students are reviewing information about clindamycin (Cleocin). The students demonstrate understanding of this drug when they identify that it should be used with caution in clients with which of the following? Select all that apply.

A) Seizure disorder
B) GI disorders
C) Myasthenia gravis
D) Diabetes
E) Hepatic impairment

Question 2

A client has been receiving an aminoglycoside for several weeks and comes to the clinic complaining of ringing in his ears and some dizziness. The nurse suspects ototoxicity.

When developing this client's plan of care, which nursing diagnosis would be the priority?

A) Impaired Comfort
B) Altered Thought Process
C) Diarrhea
D) Risk for Injury

ashely1112 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, C, E
Feedback:
Clindamycin, a lincosamide, should be used cautiously in clients with a history of GI disorders, renal disease, liver impairment, or myasthenia gravis.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Feedback:
The development of ototoxicity would lead the nurse to identify a nursing diagnosis of Risk for Injury related to the effects of ototoxicity. Although the client's ringing in the ears could cause discomfort, the priority nursing diagnosis would be Risk for Injury. There is no evidence of impaired comfort, altered thought process or diarrhea.