Which Statement Made by a Patient Taking a Loop Diuretic

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which statement made by a patient taking a loop diuretic indicates the need for more teaching?

• A)"Since I work nights, I take my drug when I first wake up rather than in the morning."
• B)"If my hearing decreases, I will notify my healthcare provider."
• C)"I make sure to space my fluid intake evenly throughout the day."
• D)"When I travel by car, I always skip my diuretic that day."

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Definitions:

Impulse Control

The ability to resist or delay an immediate desire or impulse in order to achieve a longer-term goal.

Stifles the Imagination

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Piaget

A Swiss psychologist renowned for his theory of cognitive development that describes how children construct a mental model of the world.