The Patient Reports Muscle Weakness After Taking Prescribed Furosemide Daily

question 37

Multiple Choice

The patient reports muscle weakness after taking prescribed furosemide daily.Which laboratory finding will the nurse expect to see in the patient's chart?

• A) Chloride 84 mEq/L
• B) Sodium 124 mEq/L
• C) Calcium 12.6 mg/dL
• D) Potassium 2.8 mEq/L

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Definitions:

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