A client is ordered furosemide (Lasix) to be given via intravenous push. What interventions should the nurse perform? (Select all that apply.)
a. Administer at a rate no faster than 20 mg/min.
b. Assess lung sounds before and after administration.
c. Assess blood pressure before and after administration.
d. Maintain accurate intake and output record.
e. Monitor ECG continuously.
f. Insert an arterial line for continuous blood pressure monitoring.
Answer:
b. Assess lung sounds before and after administration.
c. Assess blood pressure before and after administration.
d. Maintain accurate intake and output record.
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