Client is receiving levofloxacin

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A client is receiving levofloxacin. After reviewing the information from the Davis Drug Guide (shown below) the nurse is most concerned about which assessment finding? Adverse Reactions/Side Effects CV: aortic aneurysm/dissection torsades de pointes, QT interval prolongation, vasodilation. Derm: stevens-johnson syndrome Endo: hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia. GI: clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhea (cdad), diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting. MS: tendon rupture. Neuro: peripheral neuropathy, tremor, elevated intracranial pressure (including pseudotumor cerebri) seizures suicidal thoughts/behaviors, dizziness, headache, insomnia, acute psychoses, agitation, confusion, depression, drowsiness, hallucinations, lightheadedness, nightmares, paranoia, toxic psychosis.

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