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DelorasTo · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client is prescribed a diuretic that is to be taken twice a day. When instructing the client about the schedule for administration, the nurse would suggest that the client take the drug at which times?

A) In the early morning and at bedtime
B) After lunch and dinner
C) At breakfast and midafternoon
D) Midmorning and before dinner

Question 2

A primary health care provider has prescribed a loop diuretic for a client with hypertension. The client also has diabetes mellitus. The nurse would assess the client for which of the following after administering the drug?

A) Sudden pain in the joints
B) Increased blood glucose levels
C) Occurrence of gout attacks
D) Sudden increase in weight

dpost18 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Feedback:
Twice-a-day dosing should be administered early in the morning (e.g., 7 a.m.) and early afternoon (e.g., 2 p.m.) to prevent the drug from interfering with the client's sleep.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
The nurse should monitor for increased blood glucose levels in the diabetic client receiving a loop diuretic. The blood glucose levels may be elevated or urine may test positive for glucose. Thiazide diuretic agents may cause gout attacks and sudden joint pain. The nurse need not monitor for a sudden increase in weight as the administration of loop diuretics to a diabetic client will not cause this.