A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving furosemide to treat heart failure. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor for this client?

a. Determine the patency of the tubing: The first action should be to assess for any obstruction or kinks in the tubing. A blockage may be preventing the flow of urine.

b. Notify the provider: While notifying the provider may be necessary, assessing the tubing for patency is a more immediate action.

c. Offer oral fluids: While hydration is important, the priority is to ensure that the urinary catheter is functioning properly.

d. Administer a prescribed analgesic: Pain management is important postoperatively, but the

immediate concern is the lack of urinary output, which requires assessment and intervention to rule out catheter obstruction.

a. Turn the client so the cast will dry on all sides: While ensuring the cast is dry is important, the first priority following a surgical procedure is to assess neurovascular status to detect any

complications.

b. Remove the window and view the incision: Removing the window may compromise the cast's integrity, and the priority is to assess neurovascular status before inspecting the incision.

c. Medicate the client for pain: Pain management is important, but assessing neurovascular status is the initial priority to ensure there are no complications affecting circulation.

d. Perform neurovascular checks of the affected extremity: Neurovascular checks are the priority to detect any signs of impaired circulation or nerve function.