Which Assessment Finding for a Patient Who Is Receiving IV

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which assessment finding for a patient who is receiving IV furosemide (Lasix) to treat stage 2 hypertension is most important to report to the health care provider?

• A) Blood glucose level of 175 mg/dL
• B) Blood potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L
• C) Most recent blood pressure (BP) reading of 168/94 mm Hg
• D) Orthostatic systolic BP decrease of 12 mm Hg

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