The Patient Is Taking Furosemide (Lasix)and Has Been Complaining of Muscle

question 11

Multiple Choice

The patient is taking furosemide (Lasix) and has been complaining of muscle weakness.The nurse should be most concerned about which imbalance?

• A) Hyponatremia
• B) Hypokalemia
• C) Hypochloremia
• D) Hyperchloremia

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