When Assessing a Patient Who Is Receiving a Loop Diuretic

question 6

Multiple Choice

When assessing a patient who is receiving a loop diuretic, the nurse looks for the manifestations of potassium deficiency, which would include what symptoms?

• A) Dyspnea
• B) Constipation
• C) Tinnitus
• D) Muscle weakness
• E) Anorexia
• F) Lethargy

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Definitions:

Punishment

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Unsolvable Problems

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