While Performing an Admission Assessment on a Patient, the Nurse

question 6

Multiple Choice

While performing an admission assessment on a patient, the nurse learns that the patient is taking furosemide, digoxin, and spironolactone. A diet history reveals the use of salt substitutes. The patient appears confused and dyspneic and reports tingling of hands and feet. Which action will the provider take to provide effective patient care?

• A) Prescribe both an electrocardiogram and serum electrolyte levels.
• B) Order strict monitoring of urine output and prescribe intravenous potassium.
• C) Hold the next dose of furosemide and prescribe intravenous magnesium sulfate.
• D) Order intravenous insulin to help regulate extracellular potassium.

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