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A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure. The nurse administered furosemide 60 mg IV bolus 30 min earlier. For which of the following findings should the nurse notify the provider?

BUN 15 mg/dL

Potassium 3.8 mEq/L

The client reports dizziness upon standing.

The client reports difficulty hearing.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Choice A rationale:

A BUN level of 15 mg/dL is within a normal range.

Choice B rationale:

A potassium level of 3.8 mEq/L is within a normal range.

Choice C rationale:

Dizziness upon standing could indicate orthostatic hypotension, which could be a concern following administration of a diuretic like furosemide.

Choice D rationale:

Difficulty hearing is not typically associated with furosemide administration.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Lithium carbonate should be taken with meals to minimize gastrointestinal upset.

Choice B rationale:

Lithium levels can be affected by sodium intake, so decreasing sodium intake can help prevent lithium toxicity.

Choice C rationale:

Tyramine is not typically restricted in clients taking lithium.

Choice D rationale:

Swelling of the feet is not a common adverse effect of lithium carbonate.

A. Sodium 137 mEq B. Hgb 15 g/ C. Hct 439 D. Creatinine 2.5 mg/dl

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

A sodium level of 137 mEq is within a normal range.

Choice B rationale:

A hemoglobin level of 15 g/dL is within a normal range.

Choice C rationale:

A hematocrit level of 43% is within a normal range.

Choice D rationale:

Creatinine 2.5 mg/dL is elevated, indicating possible kidney impairment. Tobramycin is known to be nephrotoxic, and administering it to a patient with impaired kidney function could exacerbate the condition. Therefore, this value should be reported to the provider before administering the medication.

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