Author Question: The nurse administers a dose of hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) to a client who needs assistance walking. ... (Read 54 times)

plus1 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse administers a dose of hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) to a client who needs assistance walking. When does the nurse plan to assist the client to the bathroom?

1. 1 hour after administration.
2. 2 hours after administration.
3. 6 hours after administration.
4. 30 minutes after administration.

Question 2

The nurse is assessing a client prior to the administration of a diuretic. The nurse knows it is essential to assess which vital signs at this time?

Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Temperature
2. Pulse
3. Respirations
4. Blood pressure
5. Pain

pratush dev · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: The onset of action of hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is 2 hours.
Rationale 2: Two hours is the time following administration of the drug when the onset of action occurs, and this client likely will need assistance to the bathroom.
Rationale 3: The onset of action of hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is 2 hours.
Rationale 4: The onset of action of hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is 2 hours.
Global Rationale: Two hours is the time following administration of the drug when the onset of action occurs, and this client likely will need assistance to the bathroom.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2,4
Rationale 1: It is not necessary to assess temperature prior to administering a diuretic.
Rationale 2: The nurse must assess the client's pulse prior to administering a diuretic.
Rationale 3: It is not necessary to assess respirations prior to administering a diuretic.
Rationale 4: The nurse must assess the client's blood pressure prior to administering a diuretic.
Rationale 5: It is not necessary to assess the client's pain prior to administering a diuretic.
Global Rationale: The nurse must assess the client's pulse and blood pressure prior to administering a diuretic. It is not necessary to assess temperature, respirations, or level of pain prior to administering a diuretic.