A nursing student is in his senior clinical rotation at the local hospital. One of the patients he is assigned to is on furosemide (Lasix). The patient has been weak and complaining of muscle cramps
The nursing student should be most concerned about which of the following? A. Hyponatremia
B. Hypokalemia
C. Metabolic acidosis
D. Respiratory alkalosis
B
Dietary intake and renal excretion regulate potassium. The body conserves potassium poorly, so any condition that increases urine output decreases serum potassium.
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The nurse plans care for a patient with Parkinson's disease. What will the best plan by the nurse include?
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