A patient with chronic kidney failure is taking a loop diuretic. The nurse will advise the patient to take the drug
1. with food.
2. in the morning.
3. at bedtime.
4. in the late afternoon.
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: The medication does not need to be given with food.
Rationale 2: It is best to take loop diuretics in the morning, since they increase urine flow, which could lead to injury.
Rationale 3: Taking a loop diuretic at bedtime will cause nighttime urination and interfere with sleep.
Rationale 4: Late afternoon is too late, since the drug will increase urine flow.
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