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appyboo

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A client diagnosed with heart failure is prescribed furosemide (Lasix). Which of the following should this client be monitored for because of this medication? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Dehydration
  2. Rebound fluid volume overload
  3. Hyponatremia
  4. Hypokalemia
  5. Hypernatremia
  6. Hyperkalemia

Question 2

A client is experiencing a gradual increase of pleuritic pain. In which of the following pulmonary conditions would the nurse expect to see this type of pain?
 
  1. Pneumococcal pneumonia
  2. Pneumothorax
  3. Pulmonary embolism
  4. Tuberculosis



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Kingjoffery

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Answer to Question 1

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Any client prescribed diuretics should be monitored for dehydration, hyponatremia, and hypokalemia. Rebound fluid volume overload is not possible with diuretic therapy. Hypernatremia and hyperkalemia are also not possible with diuretic therapy.

Answer to Question 2

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A more gradual onset of pleuritic pain is seen in tuberculosis and malignancy. Acute pleuritic pain is associated with pneumococcal pneumonia, pneumothorax, and pulmonary embolism.




appyboo

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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