Author Question: After fluorescein is applied, the nurse can inspect the: a. eyelids for any hordeola. b. pupils ... (Read 13 times)

moongchi · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

After fluorescein is applied, the nurse can inspect the:

a. eyelids for any hordeola.
b. pupils for regularity.
c. cornea for lesions.
d. lashes for scales.

Question 2

A patient has 2+ pitting edema of the lower extremities bilaterally; auscultation of the lungs reveals crackles bilaterally; and the serum potassium level is 6 mEq/L. Which diuretic agent or-dered by the prescriber should the nurse question?

a. Bumetanide (Bumex)
b. Furosemide (Lasix)
c. Spironolactone (Aldactone)
d. Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)

Eunice618 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

C
Spironolactone is a non-potassium-wasting diuretic; therefore, if the patient has a serum potas-sium level of 6 mEq/L, indicating hyperkalemia, an order for this drug should be questioned.
Bumetanide and furosemide are potassium-wasting diuretics and would be appropriate to admi-nister in a patient with hyperkalemia.
Hydrochlorothiazide is a partially potassium-sparing diuretic and would not be contraindicated in this patient.