A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis of the liver and is receiving spironolactone. Which of the following findings indicates that the client is responding to the treatment?
Increased energy
Decreased jaundice
Decreased ascites
Increased appetite
The Correct Answer is C
This indicates a reduction in the abdominal swelling caused by fluid accumulation, which is a common complication of cirrhosis. Spironolactone is a diuretic that helps remove excess fluid from the body. Spironolactone in liver cirrhosis is used to reduce fluid retention and hence decrease ascites
The other effects are not directly related to spironolactone use
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Correct Answer is ["325"]
Explanation
Dose= Weight in kg* dose per kg per day
Substitute values into the formula
143lb/2.2046 *5mcg per pay
The nurse will administer 325mcg per day
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
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