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Surgical Technologist Exam Prep

Category - Surgical Technologist

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Which of the following interventions must the nurse consider when giving a patient furosemide?

Administer the drug slowly, over approximately two minutes.
Monitor the patient for signs of facial flushing and tachypnea.
Check and document the patient’s potassium levels after administration.
Both A and C

Explanation

Answer: D-When giving furosemide, the nurse should administer the drug slowly, over approximately two minutes, and check and document the patient’s potassium levels after administration. Furosemide is an example of a diuretic, which will cause the patient to excrete more urine. Increased urine excretion leads to the possibility of increased potassium excretion as well, and hypokalemia may develop.

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