A nurse is preparing to administer furosemide to a client who has acute heart failure.

Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse identify as a contraindication for receiving the medication?

Sodium 136 mEq/L.

Creatinine 0.8 mg/dL.

Potassium.2 mEq/L.

BUN 18 mg/dL.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Furosemide is a loop diuretic that can cause loss of potassium from the body.
A potassium level of.2 mEq/L is considered low (hypokalemia) and can be a contraindication for receiving the medication.
Sodium 136 mEq/L is within the normal range and is not a contraindication for receiving furosemide.
B) Creatinine 0.8 mg/dL is within the normal range and is not a contraindication for receiving furosemide.
D) BUN 18 mg/dL is within the normal range and is not a contraindication for receiving furosemide.

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Correct Answer is ["B","D"]

Explanation

Apricots and nuts are low-purine foods that can be included in a low-purine diet.

Sardines are high in purine and should be limited or avoided.

Scallops are high in purine and should be limited or avoided.

Liver is high in purine and should be limited or avoided.

A. Propranolol. B. Atorvastatin. C. Ranitidine. D. lithium.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Lithium. Lithium is a medication that has been associated with an increased risk of developing diabetes insipidus. This is because lithium can interfere with the function of the kidneys and their ability to respond to antidiuretic hormone (ADH), which regulates the balance of fluids in the body.
Atorvastatin (choice B) is a medication used to lower cholesterol levels and has not been associated with an increased risk of diabetes insipidus.
Propranolol (choice A) is a beta-blocker used to treat high blood pressure and heart conditions and has not been associated with an increased risk of diabetes insipidus.
Ranitidine (choice C) is a medication used to reduce stomach acid production and has not been associated with an increased risk of diabetes insipidus.

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