A nurse is administering furosemide 80 mg PO twice daily to a client who has pulmonary edema.

Which of the following assessment findings indicates to the nurse that the medication is effective?

Adventitious breath sounds.

Elevation in blood pressure.

Weight loss of.8 kg (4 Ib) in the past 24 hr.

Respiratory rate of 24/min.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

“Weight loss of.8 kg (4 Ib) in the past 24 hr.” Furosemide is a diuretic that decreases the pressure caused by excess fluid in the heart and lungs.
A weight loss of.8 kg (4 Ib) in the past 24 hr indicates that excess fluid is being removed from the body, which is a sign that the medication is effective.
Choice A is incorrect because adventitious breath sounds are a symptom of pulmonary edema, not an indication that the medication is effective.
Choice B is incorrect because furosemide has direct vasodilatory outcomes 2, which would decrease blood pressure, not elevate it.
Choice D is incorrect because there is no information found to support this statement.

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Explanation

A pericardial friction rub is highly specific for acute pericarditis and is generally heard over the left sternal border.
It is often louder at inspiration but sometimes can be better heard on forced expiration while the patient bends forward.
Choice A is not the answer because it does not correspond to the left sternal border.
Choice B is not the answer because it does not correspond to the left sternal border.
Choice D is not the answer because it does not correspond to the left sternal border.

A. Elevated platelet count. B. Decreased total bilirubin. C. Hypertension. D. Generalized rash.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a life-threatening condition caused by bacterial toxins.
Common symptoms include high fever, low blood pressure, headache, rapid heartbeat, nausea and vomiting, muscle pain, malaise, confusion, and rashes on the soles and palms.
A generalized rash resembling a sunburn is one of the possible signs and symptoms of TSS.
A. Elevated platelet count: TSS does not cause an elevated platelet count.
B. Decreased total bilirubin: TSS does not cause a decrease in total bilirubin levels.
C. Hypertension: TSS causes low blood pressure (hypotension), not high blood pressure (hypertension).

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A nurse is administering furosemide 80 mg PO twice daily to a client who has pulmonary edema. Which of the following assessment findings indicates to the nurse that the medication is effective?

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A nurse is administering furosemide 80 mg PO twice daily to a client who has pulmonary edema.

Which of the following assessment findings indicates to the nurse that the medication is effective?