A Patient Has 2+ Pitting Edema of the Lower Extremities

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient has 2+ pitting edema of the lower extremities bilaterally. Auscultation of the lungs reveals crackles bilaterally, and the serum potassium level is 6 mEq/L. Which diuretic agent ordered by the prescriber should the nurse question?

• A) Bumetanide [Bumex]
• B) Furosemide [Lasix]
• C) Spironolactone [Aldactone]
• D) Hydrochlorothiazide [HydroDIURIL]

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