The Patient Is Receiving Bumetanide (Bumex) and Asks the Nurse

question 6

Multiple Choice

The patient is receiving bumetanide (Bumex) and asks the nurse, "What is all this about 'loops' in my medicine?" What is the best response by the nurse?

• A) "This medication reabsorbs potassium in the loop of Henle in your kidney. It is safer than other diuretics."
• B) "This is a loop diuretic, which means it works in the proximal loop of your kidney. Not all diuretics work the same way."
• C) "This is a loop diuretic, which refers to where it acts in your kidney. Not all diuretics work the same way."
• D) "This medication blocks sodium reabsorption in what is known as Bowman's capsule. Not all diuretics work the same way."

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