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Mollykgkg · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nurse caring for a client with diabetes controlled with metformin recently began taking a drug for edema. The nurse notices that the client's blood glucose levels are increasing.

Which of the following diuretics are likely to cause hyperglycemia? Select all that apply.

A) Hydrochlorothiazide
B) Furosemide
C) Chlorthalidone
D) Acetazolamide
E) Metolazone

Question 2

Prior to the administration of furosemide (Lasix), a nurse would assess which of the following? Select all that apply.

A) Weight
B) Blood glucose
C) Pulse
D) Temperature
E) Respiratory rate

irishcancer18 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Here to give you a feedback, your answer was right Awesome

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, C, D, E
Feedback:
Before administering furosemide (Lasix), the nurse takes the vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiratory rate, and weight) There is no need to assess the client's blood glucose.