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A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving furosemide to treat heart failure.
Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor for this client?.

Serum cholesterol.

Serum amylase.

Serum potassium.

Serum triglyceride.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Choice A rationale:

Serum cholesterol is not directly affected by furosemide, a loop diuretic.

Choice B rationale:

Serum amylase is not directly affected by furosemide.

Choice C rationale:

Furosemide can cause hypokalemia (low potassium levels), so it’s important to monitor serum potassium levels in clients taking this medication. Normal serum potassium levels are 3.5-5.0 mEq/L.

Choice D rationale:

Serum triglyceride is not directly affected by furosemide.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

The hand used to hold the inhaler does not affect its effectiveness.

Choice B rationale:

Holding breath allows more medication to reach the lungs.

Choice C rationale:

Waiting 1 minute, not 10, between inhalations allows for better absorption.

Choice D rationale:

Head position does not affect inhalation.

A. Upward and outward. B. Down and outward. C. Down and backward. D. Upward and backward.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Pulling the auricle upward and outward is the correct method for adults and children over 3 years old.

Choice B rationale:

Pulling the auricle down and outward is not the correct method for any age group.

Choice C rationale:

Pulling the auricle down and backward is the correct method for children under 3 years old.

Choice D rationale:

Pulling the auricle upward and backward is not the correct method for children under 3 years old.

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A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving furosemide to treat heart failure.
Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor for this client?.