Your patient, who is manic, says, "Everything I do is great." How should you respond?

Choice A reason: Furosemide is a loop diuretic that can cause hypokalemia, so monitoring potassium levels is important.

Choice B reason: While calcium levels can be affected by furosemide, it is not typically the primary concern.

Choice C reason: Prothrombin time is not usually affected by furosemide and is not routinely monitored unless the patient is on anticoagulant therapy.

Choice D reason: Urine sodium could be checked, but it is the serum potassium that is most commonly monitored due to the risk of hypokalemia with furosemide use.

Choice A reason: Anger towards a deceased spouse can be a sign of unresolved grief and may indicate complicated grief or depression, requiring further intervention.

Choice B reason: Reestablishing relationships is a positive step in coping with loss and suggests progress in managing grief.

Choice C reason: Although it's difficult, the effort to engage with the community is a positive sign of coping and does not typically indicate a need for further intervention.

Choice D reason: A lack of desire to eat due to the absence of a loved one can be a normal part of grieving, but if persistent, it may require intervention to address potential depression.