Upon assessment a patient is found to have evidence of respiratory compromise from pulmonary edema. A nurse prepares to administer 40 mg of furosemide (Lasix) IV. How should the nurse administer the drug?
a. Give it in an IV push over 10 minutes.
b. Add the drug to 200 mL of fluid and give it over 20 minutes.
c. Give it in an IV push over 2 minutes.
d. Administer it over 2 hours in 250 mL of normal saline.
ANS: C
Intravenous administration of furosemide should be done slowly over 1 to 2 minutes.
Administration of furosemide over 10 minutes is not indicated, because the time frame is too long.
Diluting the dose of furosemide is not typically indicated.
Administering the furosemide over 2 hours as an infusion is not typically indicated.
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