A patient with fluid overload is prescribed furosemide (Lasix) 20 mg by mouth each day. What should the nurse include when teaching the patient about this medication?
Select all that apply.
1. Expect urination to increase.
2. Expect to feel weak and dizzy.
3. Measure body weight every day.
4. Report swelling of the face or hands.
5. Take the medication before going to sleep.
Question 2A patient weighing 176 lbs. is recovering from mild dehydration. The patient is awake, alert, and can safely take oral fluids. How many mL of fluid should the nurse instruct the patient to consume every day?
What will be an ideal response?
Question 3A patient with chronic renal failure has an occluded arteriovenous fistula, and routine hemodialysis is delayed. However, the patient's serum potassium level is 6.0 mEq/L. What should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?
Select all that apply.
1. insulin
2. dextrose 10
3. furosemide (Lasix)
4. sodium bicarbonate
5. sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate)
Question 4A patient has a serum sodium level of 145 mEq/L, serum chloride level of 114 mEq/L, and serum bicarbonate level of 20 mEq/L. What should the nurse calculate as being this patient's anion gap?
What will be an ideal response?
Question 5A patient has a serum phosphate level of 4.7 mg/dL. Which treatments should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?
Select all that apply.
1. IV normal saline
2. calcium-containing antacids
3. IV potassium phosphate
4. additional milk intake
5. increased vitamin D intake
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