A client diagnosed with type 1 diabetes is prescribed prednisone for acute exacerbation of inflammatory bowel disease.Which intervention should the nurse discuss with the client?

Choice B rationale

Potassium levels should be reviewed before administering furosemide. Furosemide is a loop diuretic that can cause significant potassium loss through increased urine output. Monitoring potassium is crucial to prevent hypokalemia, which can lead to cardiac arrhythmias and other serious complications.

Choice A rationale

Bicarbonate levels are not directly impacted by furosemide use and are less critical to review in this context. While they are important in assessing acid-base balance, they are not the primary concern when administering furosemide.

Choice C rationale

Phosphate levels are not typically affected by furosemide and are not the main focus before administration. Monitoring phosphate might be important in other scenarios, but it is not directly relevant here.

Choice D rationale

Carbon dioxide levels are more relevant to respiratory function and acid-base balance but are not directly impacted by furosemide. The focus should be on monitoring electrolytes, particularly potassium, to prevent complications from diuretic therapy.

Choice A rationale

A terminal ileostomy involves creating an opening in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen where the ileum is brought to the surface to form a stoma for waste elimination.

Choice B rationale

The left lower quadrant is not used for a terminal ileostomy, as it is not anatomically appropriate for the ileum.

Choice C rationale

The right upper quadrant is not relevant to a terminal ileostomy because the ileum is located in the lower part of the abdomen.

Choice D rationale

The left upper quadrant is also inappropriate for a terminal ileostomy due to the anatomical position of the ileum. .