A Patient Is Brought to the Emergency Department with Shortness

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient is brought to the emergency department with shortness of breath, a respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute, intercostal retractions, and frothy, pink sputum. The nurse caring for this patient will expect to administer which drug?

• A) Furosemide [Lasix]
• B) Hydrochlorothiazide [HydroDIURIL]
• C) Mannitol [Osmitrol]
• D) Spironolactone [Aldactone]

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Definitions:

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account that estimates the portion of accounts receivable which may not be collectible.

Bad Debts Expense

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Percent of Sales Method

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Uncollectible

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