The nurse is caring for a client undergoing IV antibiotic therapy with gentamicin sulfate. Which of the following interventions is most important
A. Infuse the medication quickly to minimize its irritating effect on the walls of blood vessels.
B. Obtain renal function tests, such as blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels, throughout the course of therapy.
C. Assess for pulmonary and peripheral edema.
D. Obtain an order for an antiemetic to counteract the common adverse effect of nause