After fluorescein is applied, the nurse can inspect the: a. ...

[moongchi]

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]

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.

[moongchi]

Excellent

[jackie]

Gracias!