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A patient is receiving an aminoglycoside (such as gentamicin, tobramycin, or neomycin) for treatment of infection. The nurse notes that the patient reports muscle aches and cramping during the infusion. What should the nurse do?

A.Continue the infusion as scheduled; muscle aches and cramping are expected, non-reportable side effects of aminoglycosidesB.Stop the infusion immediately and administer diphenhydramine, as this indicates Red Man SyndromeC.Notify the HCP immediately and hold the dose, since muscle aches may indicate early ototoxicity requiring discontinuationD.Slow the infusion rate by half and recheck vital signs in 15 minutes before proceeding

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A patient is receiving an aminoglycoside (such as gentamicin, tobramycin, or neomycin) for treatment of infection. The nurse notes that the patient reports muscle aches and cramping during the infusion. What should the nurse do?

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