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09madisonrousseau09

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The nurse is caring for a patient receiving gentamicin (Garamycin) intravenously (IV). What statement by the patient would most concern the nurse? I am experiencing
 
  a. dizziness.
  b. ear pain.
  c. tone deafness.
  d. high-pitched tinnitus.

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Ferrous sulfate is prescribed for an individual with iron deficiency anemia. The patient should be instructed to expect which harmless side effect?
 
  a. Black stools
  b. Bloody diarrhea
  c. Fever
  d. Severe abdominal cramps


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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The first sign of impending cochlear damage is high-pitched tinnitus (ringing in the ears).
As injury to cochlear hair cells proceeds, hearing in the high-frequency range begins to decline.
The first sign of vestibular damage is headache, which may last 1 to 2 days. Nausea, unsteadi-ness, dizziness, and vertigo then begin to appear.

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09madisonrousseau09

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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