A Patient Is Prescribed Furosemide, a Loop Diuretic, for Treatment

question 39

Multiple Choice

A patient is prescribed furosemide, a loop diuretic, for treatment of congestive heart failure. The nurse will monitor for which electrolyte loss?

• A)Calcium
• B)Potassium
• C)Magnesium
• D)Phosphorus

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Leverage

The use of various financial instruments or borrowed capital, such as debt, to increase the potential return of an investment.

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