A Patient with Heart Failure Is Prescribed a One-Time Dose

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient with heart failure is prescribed a one-time dose of furosemide (Lasix) 400 mg by intravenous (IV) push immediately.What is the nurse's best action?

• A) Contact the prescriber and request that the dose be changed from IV push to IV piggyback.
• B) Give the dose by IV push over a 10-minute period of time.
• C) Hold the dose and notify the prescriber immediately.
• D) Start an IV and administer the drug as prescribed.

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