The nurse is educating an 80-year-old patient diagnosed with HF about his medication regimen. What should the nurse to teach this patient about the use of oral diuretics?
A) Avoid drinking fluids for 2 hours after taking the diuretic.
B) Take the diuretic in the morning to avoid interfering with sleep.
C) Avoid taking the medication within 2 hours consuming dairy products.
D) Take the diuretic only on days when experiencing shortness of breath.
Ans: B
Feedback:
Oral diuretics should be administered early in the morning so that diuresis does not interfere with the patient's nighttime rest. Discussing the timing of medication administration is especially important for elderly patients who may have urinary urgency or incontinence. The nurse would not teach the patient about the timing of fluid intake. Fluid intake does not need to be adjusted and dairy products are not contraindicated.
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