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A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure. The nurse administered furosemide 60 mg IV bolus 30 min earlier. For which of the following findings should the nurse notify the provider?

BUN 15 mg/dL

Potassium 3.8 mEq/L

The client reports dizziness upon standing.

The client reports difficulty hearing.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Choice A rationale:

A BUN level of 15 mg/dL is within a normal range.

Choice B rationale:

A potassium level of 3.8 mEq/L is within a normal range.

Choice C rationale:

Dizziness upon standing could indicate orthostatic hypotension, which could be a concern following administration of a diuretic like furosemide.

Choice D rationale:

Difficulty hearing is not typically associated with furosemide administration.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Pruritus, or itching, is a common adverse effect of opioid medications like morphine.

Choice B rationale:

Gastric bleeding is not a typical adverse effect of morphine administered via epidural infusion.

Choice C rationale:

Tachypnea, or rapid breathing, is not a common adverse effect of morphine. It's more commonly associated with opioid overdose.

Choice D rationale:

Cough is not a prominent adverse effect of morphine administered via epidural infusion.

A. BUN 16 mg/dL B. Potassium 5.3 mEq/L C. Sodium 142 mEq/L D. Albumin 4 g/dL

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

A BUN level of 16 mg/dL is within a normal range.

Choice B rationale:

A potassium level of 5.3 mEq/L is higher than the normal range (typically 3.5-5.0 mEq/L). Triamterene is a potassium-sparing diuretic, and if the client's potassium level is already elevated, it should be withheld to prevent hyperkalemia.

Choice C rationale:

A sodium level of 142 mEq/L is within a normal range.

Choice D rationale:

An albumin level of 4 g/dL is within a normal range.

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