Title: A patient has 2+ pitting edema of the lower extremities bilaterally; auscultation of the lungs ... Post by: ASf19 on Jan 24, 2018 A patient has 2+ pitting edema of the lower extremities bilaterally; auscultation of the lungs reveals crackles bilaterally; and the serum potassium level is 6 mEq/L. Which diuretic agent ordered by the prescriber should the nurse question?
a. Bumetanide (Bumex) b. Furosemide (Lasix) c. Spironolactone (Aldactone) d. Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) Title: A patient has 2+ pitting edema of the lower extremities bilaterally; auscultation of the lungs ... Post by: whitney1261 on Jan 24, 2018 Content hidden
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