A nurse is caring for a client who receives furosemide to treat heart failure. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor for this client due to this medication?
Cortisol
Albumin
Potassium
Bicarbonate
The Correct Answer is C
Furosemide is a loop diuretic that blocks water reabsorption in the loop of Henle promoting diuresis. It also causes potassium loss in urine leading to hypokalemia. Checking potassium levels before administration of furosemide prevents worsening already existing hypokalemia.
Hypokalemia causes complications like cardiac dysrhythmias, muscle weakness, and fatigue. The nurse should monitor the client for signs and symptoms of hypokalemia and notify the provider appropriately
A, B, D- furosemide has no effect on cortisol, albumin and bicarbonate.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Administering the blood as ordered is the right action to take. This is because type O negative blood group is a universal donor and can be safely given to all blood groups.
Completing an incident report is not necessary. This is because type O negative blood group is safe when given to recipients of all blood groups.
Contacting the provider is unnecessary at this point. The type O negative blood group is safe and hence no need for further clarification.
Type O negative blood is a universal donor and is safe in this client. It is therefore, unnecessary to notify the blood bank.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Omeprazole is a (PPI) proton pump inhibitor used to inhibit excessive acid secretion in the stomach. Persistent exposure of the stomach lining to acid leads to epigastric pain, bloating and feelings of early satiety. Reduction of acid secretion helps to relieve dyspeptic symptoms caused by irritation of gastric mucosa by the acid.
B. Omeprazole is not used for management of headaches
C, D- Omeprazole does not have effect on appetite or bowel movements. Absence of headache
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