NCLEX-RN (Registered Nurse) Practice Exam · Question
A patient with a prescription for vancomycin reports ringing in the ears. What action should the nurse take first?
Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) is a sign of ototoxicity, a serious adverse effect of vancomycin, requiring immediate notification of the provider.
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Question: A patient with a prescription for vancomycin reports ringing in the ears. What action should the nurse take first?
Answer options:
- Administer an antipyretic for fever.
- Document the finding and continue the infusion. ✅ Notify the healthcare provider of the new symptom.
- Increase the rate of the vancomycin infusion.
Correct answer: Notify the healthcare provider of the new symptom.
Explanation: Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) is a sign of ototoxicity, a serious adverse effect of vancomycin, requiring immediate notification of the provider.
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