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 D

Explanation

Initiate a referral for the client to a home health agency.
This action demonstrates client advocacy because it empowers the client to continue self-care at home while also providing them with additional support and resources through the home health agency.
Choice A is wrong because avoiding large crowds of people is a precautionary measure but does not demonstrate client advocacy.
Choice B is wrong because avoiding raw vegetables is a dietary recommendation but does not demonstrate client advocacy.
Choice C is wrong because reminding the client of the importance of medication adherence is important but does not demonstrate client advocacy.

A. "You will receive a general anesthetic during the procedure.". B. "You should plan to remain in bed for 18 hours after the procedure.". C. "You should expect a warm sensation after the injection of the contrast dye during the procedure.". D. "You will have blood pressure measurements every 5 minutes for the first 2 hours after the procedure.".

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

“You should expect a warm sensation after the injection of the contrast dye during the procedure.” During cardiac catheterization, a contrast dye is injected into the body to highlight blood flow through the arteries and show blockages in the blood vessels that lead to the heart.
This can cause a warm sensation.
Choice A is incorrect because usually, patients are awake during cardiac catheterization but are given medications to help them relax.
Choice B is incorrect because recovery time for a cardiac catheterization is quick.
Choice D is incorrect because there is no information found to support this statement.

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