Nursing Responsibilities When Giving Osmotic Diuretics Include Which of the Following

question 32

Multiple Choice

Nursing responsibilities when giving osmotic diuretics include which of the following? Select all that apply.

• A)Check mannitol (Osmitrol) solution for crystallization prior to IV administration.
• B)Evaluate urine output after test dose is given.
• C)Assess for signs of worsening heart failure
• D)Assess for orthostatic hypotension.
• E)Monitor patient for signs of ototoxicity.

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Definitions:

Purchasing-power Parity

An economic theory that compares different countries' currencies through a "basket of goods" approach to determine the relative value of the currencies.

Currency

The system of money in general use in a particular country, used for buying and selling goods and services.

Foreign Countries

Nations other than one's own, especially when considered as the context for international trade, diplomacy, or cultural exchange.

Purchasing-power Parity

A theory that states that exchange rates between currencies are in equilibrium when their purchasing power is the same in each of the two countries.