Congestive Cardiac Failure

Congestive Cardiac Failure ( 35 Questions)

A client with congestive heart failure is prescribed a daily dose of furosemide. The nurse should monitor the client for which potential adverse effect of this medication?


Correct Answer: C

A) This choice is incorrect because bradycardia (slow heart rate) is not a common adverse effect of furosemide, a loop diuretic.

B) This choice is incorrect because hyperglycemia (high blood glucose levels) is not a common adverse effect of furosemide. In fact, furosemide can sometimes cause transient hypoglycemia.

C) This choice is correct. Hypotension (low blood pressure) is a potential adverse effect of furosemide due to its diuretic action. Furosemide causes the excretion of excess fluid, leading to a decrease in blood volume, which can result in hypotension.

D) This choice is incorrect because a dry, nonproductive cough is associated with ACE inhibitors, not furosemide.




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