Exam 38: Diuretics

The nurse is teaching a patient who will begin taking furosemide. The nurse learns that the patient has just begun a 2-week course of a steroid medication. What will the nurse recommend?

A patient has been taking spironolactone (Aldactone) to treat heart failure. The nurse will monitor for which of the following electrolyte abnormalities?

The nurse is caring for a patient who develops marked edema and a low urine output as a result of heart failure. Which medication will the nurse expect the provider to order for this patient?

The nurse is preparing to administer the first dose of hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) 50 mg to a patient who has a blood pressure of 160/95 mm Hg. The nurse notes that the patient had a urine output of 200 mL in the past 12 hours. The nurse will perform which action?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has metabolic alkalosis and is experiencing fluid overload. The provider orders acetazolamide (Diamox). The patient reports right-sided flank pain after taking this medication. The nurse suspects that this patient has developed which condition?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving furosemide (Lasix) and an aminoglycoside antibiotic. The nurse will be most concerned if the patient reports which symptom?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is taking hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) and digoxin (Lanoxin). Which potential electrolyte imbalance will the nurse monitor for in this patient?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is to begin receiving a thiazide diuretic to help manage heart failure. When performing a health history on this patient, the nurse will be concerned about a history of which condition?

A patient has begun taking spironolactone (Aldactone) in addition to a thiazide diuretic. With the addition of the spironolactone, the nurse will counsel this patient to do which of the following?

The nurse is teaching a patient about taking hydrochlorothiazide. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

The nurse is preparing to administer doses of hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) and digoxin (Lanoxin) to a patient who has heart failure. The patient reports having blurred vision. The nurse notes a heart rate of 60 beats per minute and a blood pressure of 140/78 mm Hg. Which action will the nurse take?