The client is taking furosemide (Lasix) 80mg twice a day. What condition should the nurse monitor this client for?
1. Hyperkalemia
2. Hypercalcemia
3. Hypokalemia
4. Hypocalcemia
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: The client should be monitored for hypokalemia.
Rationale 2: The client should be monitored for hypokalemia.
Rationale 3: Furosemide is a loop diuretic that can cause a decrease in serum potassium levels, so the client should be monitored for hypokalemia.
Rationale 4: The client should be monitored for hypokalemia.
Global Rationale: Furosemide is a loop diuretic that can cause a decrease in serum potassium levels, so the client should be monitored for hypokalemia. Loop diuretics do not cause hyperkalemia, hypercalcemia, or hypocalcemia.
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