Gentamycin Teaching 1529
SN advised patient to maintain adequate fluid intake and avoid dehydration during gentamycin therapy as this may increase risk for toxicity.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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