A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for atenolol. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor the client?

a. Serum potassium: Furosemide is a loop diuretic that can lead to potassium loss, potentially causing hypokalemia. Monitoring potassium levels is crucial to prevent complications such as cardiac arrhythmias.

b. Serum amylase: This is not directly related to furosemide therapy. Amylase is an enzyme associated with pancreatic and salivary function.

c. Serum triglyceride: Furosemide does not typically have a direct impact on serum triglyceride levels.

d. Serum cholesterol: Furosemide does not typically have a direct impact on serum cholesterol levels.

a. Droplet precautions: Droplet precautions are used for diseases that are transmitted by

respiratory droplets, such as influenza or pneumonia. HIV is not transmitted through respiratory droplets.

b. Airborne precautions: Airborne precautions are used for diseases that are transmitted through the airborne route, such as tuberculosis. HIV is not transmitted through the airborne route.

c. Standard precautions: Standard precautions are used for the care of all patients, regardless of their diagnosis. These precautions include hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed, and safe injection practices.

d. Contact precautions: Contact precautions are used for diseases that are spread by direct or indirect contact, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). HIV is not

transmitted through contact with intact skin.