Approach to obtaining Accurate Medication History
Approach to obtaining Accurate Medication History ( 7 Questions)
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of chronic kidney disease and is prescribed furosemide. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor closely while the client is taking this medication?
Incorrect. Although serum creatinine is an indicator of kidney function, it is not directly affected by furosemide, as this medication does not cause nephrotoxicity or damage to the kidneys.
Correct. The nurse should monitor serum potassium closely while the client is taking furosemide, as this medication is a loop diuretic that can cause hypokalemia or low potassium levels, which can lead to cardiac arrhythmias or muscle weakness.
Incorrect. Although serum calcium is an electrolyte that can affect neuromuscular function, it is not directly affected by furosemide, as this medication does not cause hypocalcemia or low calcium levels.
Incorrect. Although serum albumin is a protein that can affect fluid balance, it is not directly affected by furosemide, as this medication does not cause hypoalbuminemia or low albumin levels.
B) Correct. The nurse should monitor serum potassium closely while the client is taking furosemide, as this medication is a loop diuretic that can cause hypokalemia or low potassium levels, which can lead to cardiac arrhythmias or muscle weakness.
A) Incorrect. Although serum creatinine is an indicator of kidney function, it is not directly affected by furosemide, as this medication does not cause nephrotoxicity or damage to the kidneys.
C) Incorrect. Although serum calcium is an electrolyte that can affect neuromuscular function, it is not directly affected by furosemide, as this medication does not cause hypocalcemia or low calcium levels.
D) Incorrect. Although serum albumin is a protein that can affect fluid balance, it is not directly affected by furosemide, as this medication does not cause hypoalbuminemia or low albumin levels.