79-year-old patient is receiving levofloxacin as treatment for a complicated infection. The nurse will monitor for which adverse effect that is associated with this drug? • Tendonitis and tendon rupture • Hypotension and tachycardia • Double vision and floaters • Numbness and tingling
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