An Older Adult Patient with Congestive Heart Failure Develops Crackles

question 5

Multiple Choice

An older adult patient with congestive heart failure develops crackles in both lungs and pitting edema of all extremities. The physician orders hydrochlorothiazide [HydroDIURIL]. Before administering this medication, the nurse reviews the patient's chart. Which laboratory value causes the nurse the most concern?

• A) Elevated creatinine clearance
• B) Elevated serum potassium level
• C) Normal blood glucose level
• D) Low levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol

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