The nurse transcribes a new order for a daily diuretic on a patient diagnosed with congestive heart failure. The nurse will schedule this medication
a. in the morning.
b. after lunch.
c. with dinner.
d. at bedtime.
ANS: A
Diuretics should be taken in the morning to avoid night time diuresis.
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