The Nurse Would Place Highest Priority on Assessing the Client

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse would place highest priority on assessing the client taking which diuretic,who is most at risk for sexual dysfunction as an adverse medication effect?

• A) Spironolactone (Aldactone)
• B) Furosemide (Lasix)
• C) Ethacrynic acid (Edecrin)
• D) Mannitol (Osmitrol)

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Definitions:

Prime Mover

A muscle or group of muscles whose contraction is chiefly responsible for producing a particular movement.

Dactylospasm

A medical condition characterized by involuntary, spasmodic contractions of the fingers or toes.

Contracture

The stiffening or loss of flexibility in a joint or muscle caused by scar tissue, often from lack of movement or use.

Cramp

A sudden, involuntary muscle contraction that is often painful, commonly affecting the legs and feet.