An Older Adult Is Placed on a Continuous Infusion of High-Dose

question 15

Multiple Choice

An older adult is placed on a continuous infusion of high-dose loop diuretic for diuresis.What finding would alert the nurse to the presence of a possible adverse effect?

• A) Tremors
• B) Bradycardia
• C) Electrolyte imbalance
• D) Hypoglycemia

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